The Fog by James Herbert

The Fog

James Herbert

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The peaceful life of a Wiltshire village is shattered when an earthquake releases a cloud of strange fog that drives people insane. There is only one man who can control the violence that has been unleashed.

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Moods

dark 90%
tense 78%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 34%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 84% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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