- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Pan Books; New edition edition (23 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330376179
- ISBN-13: 978-0330376174
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 93,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The author has an undeniable knack for thrilling, as few other writers have . . . he sure can tell a devil of a story." --"Literary Review"
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He was a stringy mongrel, wandering the streets of the city, driven by a ravenous hunger and hunting a quarry he could not define. But he was something more. Somewhere in the depths of his consciousness was a memory clawing its way to the surface, tormenting him, refusing to let him rest. The memory of what he had once been. A man...
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i read this a year or so ago and still remember it well... this book is one of the most unique and best stories i ever found. The way that the perceptions, thoughts and emotions of fluke the dog are described really give an insight into what it must be like to be a dog(?!). I found myself really involved in the story and couldnt put it down, and im not a big reader. Its just so different and interesting its addictive. I really recommend this to anyone, you will never think of our canine companions in the same way again! :o)
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are looking for your next James Herbert horror then this is NOT the book for you. If you want traditional Herbert terror then I would thoroughly recommend the Rats trilogy. (The Rats, Lair, and Domain.) They are all individually brilliant books and together create a truly terrifying and climactic epic. The Fog and '48 are also both fantastic Herbert chillers. If however you fancy a break - a little light relief - Fluke might be the book for you. Fluke is a story about a dog, so if you're a dog-lover, don't miss it. Its style reminded me a lot of stories by Walt Disney (101 Dalmatians, The Fox and the Hound, etc.) It's not scary, or gripping, but this heart-warming story is beautifully written, has a good ending and is enjoyable to read.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading nearly all of Mr Herberts novels i was pleasently suprised by Fluke. Differant from his usual horror stories this is more about a story of life, and an enjoyable one at that. It makes you think and i promise you wont look at animals in the same light again, a cracking read.
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Fluke
Excellent book, a blast from the past! Excellent that it's available on kindle. Will get round to reading it now I' ve finished my studies
Published 2 months ago by J. B. Dalton
Herbert for non horror fans
I first read this over thirty years ago when I was a schoolboy who was at the time devouring the stories of James Herbert as they appeared after reading the Rats. Read more
Published 11 months ago by D
unusual
I have just finished this masterpiece. I was hooked from the word go. Brilliantly written as you would expect. Cleverly disguised plot. Funny, sad, and truly engaging. Read more
Published 16 months ago by petra
Fluke wil charm you
This is a charming tale about a dog who used to be a man. It is well written short novel and the main character Fluke is adorable. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Craig Henderson
More Than Just A Dog
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This book is very different to Herbert's horror stories and as such contains no horror whatsoever, however, that does not mean that it... Read more
This book is very different to Herbert's horror stories and as such contains no horror whatsoever, however, that does not mean that it... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rainy-Day-Reading
Proving that Herbert is a Good Author - No Fluke
Although the cat has recently become Britain's most popular pet, it is the dog that remains its best friend. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by Sam
Fluke
As some other reviewers say, 'not your usual James Herbert horror'. If it is horror you want then this isn't the book for you. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Shirley167
A Book Reader's Best Friend
Unusual for a Herbert book, but all the better for it. A great idea and a great plot twist, I can not recommend this book highly enough. Read more
Published on 14 May 2007 by The Kinniburgh Kid
my favourite tale ,ever!
Having read all the Herbert I could get hold of at 15 years of age and being absolutely hooked I didn't expect to like this much, not enough gore and horror. Read more
Published on 29 April 2007 by Biker Buzz
Four stars for good writing and an interesting idea.
For some reason this one never appealed to me as much as the usual JH horror stuff, like 'The Rats', 'The Dark' etc. However I was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by Helen Simpson
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