The Rats by James Herbert

The Rats

Rats #1

James Herbert

188 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

It was only when the bones of the first devoured victims were discovered that the true nature and power of these swarming black creatures with their razor sharp teeth and the taste for human blood began to be realized by a panic-stricken city. For...

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Moods

dark 98%
tense 82%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 22%
challenging 13%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 31%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 15% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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