- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Pan Books; New edition edition (10 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330376195
- ISBN-13: 978-0330376198
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 161,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. They dominated the others, the dark-furred ones, who foraged for food and brought it back to the lair. Now the dark rats were restless, and the white slug-like thing that ruled them remembered the taste of human flesh.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'Lair' is the sequel to 'Rats' and a prequel to the last of the trilogy - 'Domain' and really should be read in order to get the full benefit of this outstanding trilogy. The first James Herbert novel I read was 'Creed' and I have been hooked ever since. He is a masterful writer and I have not read any of his novels that I have not enjoyed. Lair is a gripping, chilling tale and I found that once I started it I just could not put it down until I had finished it. It certainly did give me a few nightmares but definitely well worth a read, the best out of the 'Rats' trilogy by far.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you liked The Rats, then you will like this one, as it is more of the same, except this time the rats are on the rampage in a forest just outside London. (This is the second part of a trilogy, although the books can be read separately.) No-one does this quite like Herbert: The action is taut, the description is vivid, and the story is gripping. If the characterisation is a little one dimensional and the story a bit predictable, it doesn't ruin the enjoyment of the book. Come to it with average expectations and enjoy. Not his best but a good one nevertheless.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lair is an outstanding follow up to The Rats. James Herbert has done it again, this book is a griping, easy to read classic that you will not be able to put down. Herbert's writing style is so discriptive that you will hate the sight of rats for ever more. This is a must read book that will make you a lifelong fan of the best horror writer in the world today, and will encourage you to get every one of his amazingly readable novels.
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Again, this was a great book. I haven't read this series in years, but was not disappointed. And of course with a kindle you can read it anyway, even if one hand is busy,ie:... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Red
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This book did not spring to mind when I started re-reading the James Herbert cannon about what are his best works but having read it... Read more
This book did not spring to mind when I started re-reading the James Herbert cannon about what are his best works but having read it... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rainy-Day-Reading
Excellent
Lair, the second book in The Rats trilogy, is possibly even better and more brutal than The Rats.
The Black Rats are back and this time attacking the area around Epping... Read more
The Black Rats are back and this time attacking the area around Epping... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by marky77
Another good read
I read this straight after reading The Rats, and was drawn once again into a deeply dark and shocking world. The rats have escaped and are now on the loose in Epping Forest. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2008 by Sue Lewendon
good read.
The beauty of this novel is in its simplicity. Simple tale, told well with some vivid and exciting set pieces.
Published on 2 Jun 2008 by Paul Greatrix
The Rats Part 2
Following some eclectic journeying through the realms of the supernatural (The Survivor), fantasy (Fluke) and pulp thriller (The Spear), James Herbert returns to the 'unnatural... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2004 by Jane Aland
Thrilling tale of shock and gore
The second part of an excellent trilogy. I would recommend reading them in order The Rats, Lair and Domain. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2000 by "mutley26"
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