The Rats by James Herbert

The Rats

Rats #1

James Herbert

196 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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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 96%
tense 81%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 21%
challenging 12%
sad 10%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 15% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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