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The rats
Book • 1974
In 'The Rats', James Herbert crafts a gripping horror story where mutant rats, larger and more aggressive than normal, begin attacking humans in London.
The novel follows Harris, a teacher, as he navigates the crisis and helps the government find a solution.
The rats' bites are toxic, causing death within 24 hours, adding urgency to the situation.
The book explores themes of survival, fear, and societal neglect amidst the chaos.
The novel follows Harris, a teacher, as he navigates the crisis and helps the government find a solution.
The rats' bites are toxic, causing death within 24 hours, adding urgency to the situation.
The book explores themes of survival, fear, and societal neglect amidst the chaos.
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as a reflection of the cultural mood in 1974.


Dominic Sandbrook

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as a horror book that she read as a child.


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