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Others (Paperback)

by James Herbert (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan; New edition edition (12 Nov 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0333761367
  • ISBN-13: 978-0333761366
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,332,561 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A book that starts in Hell has got to be expertly paced, and no-one ever accused James Herbert, the British King of Horror, of lacking any of those skills. Hardly has a damned soul agreed to an angelic offer he cannot refuse than Nicholas Dismas is limping down the mean streets of contemporary Brighton, searching for a child who may not even exist. Nicholas has only one eye and is short, lame and hunchbacked; he finds himself living daily with the hatred a society obsessed with normality dishes out to those who cannot conform. This is a book about exploitation and prejudice, which touches some raw nerves; it makes you think as well as making you shudder. Dismas, who feels sorry for himself, but not too much of the time, is one of the more three-dimensional characters in Herbert's work, and his love for the tiny and beautiful Constance is genuinely touching, while not entirely avoiding sentimentality. There is horror of a classic visceral kind here--one of Dismas's colleagues dies in a peculiarly vile fashion--and a nursing home turns out to contain a real heart of darkness, but the real horror is the shabby ways in which people treat each other. --Roz Kaveney

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Nicholas Dismas is a private investigator, but like no other that has gone before him. He is hired to find a missing baby and his investigation leads him to discover the dark secret of the "Others", and resolves the enigma of his own existence.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars my god!!!!, 20 April 2007
This review is from: Others (Hardcover)
my younger sister brought this book in a cheap shop and i first dismissed as one of her teenage 'loon' books.
how wrong could i be....i 'flip read' it just before i went on two week holdiay and my brain was blown away. i have never read a book like this ever before (or after). you felt for teh characters and the shabby way they are treated etc. it was such a strange book. it stayed with me long after i had read it.
i've read some of herberts other books - but they dont really come close to this one. i wished i'd been clever enough to write somethign with oddball characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Horror virgin gives thumbs up, 17 Jul 2000
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Never read a horror book before, never really wanted to, wound up in hospital, nothing else to read, blew my mind, gave false readings to my heart monitor, still shaken. As far as I know, it's extremely original, and although it is slow to start with, it's worth sticking with. If this book doesn't scare the bejesus out of you, book yourself a room in PERFECT REST. Cheers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars James Herbert does it again!, 10 May 2000
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When I first started this book it seemed to start off in the aurthor's usual fashion, dark and moody, but after about 30 pages slowed down. I was beginging to think that it was going to be a long read. But if you persevere it turns out to be a excellent ending that may even haunt or disturb you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment
The atmosphere of this audio book is as important as the plot. It puts you in the actual story itself, painting a vivid picture of each scene. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2000 by Mr. Charles A. Samson

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best
I have most of James Herbert's books and although fun to read I felt that the story lines were beginning to sound much the same. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars A study of modern-day karma which doesn't quite deliver
Beautifully written and observed, "Others" is a diversion from Herbert's usual horror, since its message is one of spiritual vindication rather than supernatural... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Totally different style
I must admit, from the first page, I had trouble remembering this was James Herbert writing. It's as if he's got a 'ghost' writer doing the job (excuse the pun). Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars What a load of rubbish
I have read all of James Herberts books and this one defies description. Slow, plodding, boring with no twists and turns other than expected ones. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars tedious
this must be one of James Herbert's most boring books, it goes on about totally insignificant details. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!! It had my stomache churning!!!
I read the synopsis on this book and knew I had to get my hands on one. I've never read anything by James Herbert and I'm disappointed I hadn't discovered him sooner. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it right now!
I'm not going to say anything about the plot at all, that would spoil it. All I am going to say is that in my opinion this is James Herbert's best book so far, and I've read them... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Strong and well written. James Herbert delivers the goods.
'Others' is James Herbert's latest book. It follows '48' which was a superb story - easily his best. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 1999

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