The Rats by James Herbert

The Rats

Rats #1

James Herbert

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

6 hours, 15 minutes | first published 1974

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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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Summary of 831 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 80%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 27%
challenging 13%
sad 9%
funny 7%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 34%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 12% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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