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The Rats (Rats, #1)

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Horror Fiction Mystery & Thriller Science Fiction Fantasy

by James Herbert

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3.92 (10.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1974
description 208 pages

The Rats by James Herbert holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 10.5K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 208 pages.

About The Rats

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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Author James Herbert
Published 1974
Pages 208
Genres Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,517

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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10.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, The Rats is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.92
This Book
3.96
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Rats?

The Rats is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Rats worth reading?

Based on 10.5K reader ratings, The Rats has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Rats?

The Rats has 208 pages.

Who wrote The Rats?

The Rats was written by James Herbert. It was first published in 1974.

What is the ISBN for The Rats?

The ISBN-13 for The Rats is 9780333761180.0.

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