The Rats by James Herbert

The Rats

Rats #1

James Herbert

196 pages • first pub 1974 (editions) user-added

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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.

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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

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