Lair by James Herbert

292 pages first pub 1979 (editions) user-added

fiction horror thriller adventurous fast-paced

Description

The mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. They dominated the others, the dark-furred ones, who foraged for food and brought it back to the lair. Now the dark rats were restless, and the white slug-like thing th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 84%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 21%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

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3.63

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