208 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780333761182
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly, shockingly, horribly - the balance of power had shifted and the rats began to prey on the human population.
Community Reviews Summary of 923 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 23%
challenging 12%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 81% | A mix: 14% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, GoreModerate
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Child death208 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780333761182
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly, shockingly, horribly - the balance of power had shifted and the rats began to prey on the human population.
Community Reviews Summary of 923 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 23%
challenging 12%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 81% | A mix: 14% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, GoreModerate
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Child death