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Horror and Mystery

The Rats

1 min read·eng. The Rats · 1974

Interesting Facts

  • The book was the author's debut novel and immediately brought him popularity.
  • The plot unfolds in London, where giant rats begin attacking people.
  • The novel was written in just ten months.
  • The book received numerous positive reviews for its atmosphere of horror and tension.
  • The novel was the start of a trilogy, also including the books «Lair» and «Domain».
  • The book was adapted into a comic in 1976.
  • The novel addresses themes of social injustice and urbanization.
The Rats
Date of publication: 3 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Original title: eng. The Rats · 1974
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