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Крысы
В наиболее известных романах Герберта Джеймса "Крысы", "Логово", "Вторжение" писатель повествует о ядерном безумии, несущем смерть всему живому на Земле. Роман "Крысы" лег в основу одноименного фильма, поставленного режиссером Робертом Клаусом, и принес писателю мировую известность.
Содержание:
Крысы (перевод С. Манукова), стр. 5-120
Логово (перевод Л. Володарской), стр. 123-284
Вторжение (перевод В. Полищук, С. Бурина), стр. 287-622
Содержание:
Крысы (перевод С. Манукова), стр. 5-120
Логово (перевод Л. Володарской), стр. 123-284
Вторжение (перевод В. Полищук, С. Бурина), стр. 287-622
624 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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About the author
James Herbert
101 books2,390 followersJames Herbert was Britain's number one bestselling writer (a position he held ever since publication of his first novel) and one of the world's top writers of thriller/horror fiction.
He was one of our greatest popular novelists, whose books are sold in thirty-three other languages, including Russian and Chinese. Widely imitated and hugely influential, his 19 novels have sold more than 42 million copies worldwide.
As an author he produced some of the most powerful horror fiction of the past decade. With a skillful blend of horror and thriller fiction, he explored the shaded territories of evil, evoking a sense of brooding menace and rising tension. He relentlessly draws the reader through the story's ultimate revelation - one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside. His bestsellers, THE MAGIC COTTAGE, HAUNTED, SEPULCHRE, and CREED, enhanced his reputation as a writer of depth and originality. His novels THE FOG, THE DARK, and THE SURVIVOR have been hailed as classics of the genre.
He was one of our greatest popular novelists, whose books are sold in thirty-three other languages, including Russian and Chinese. Widely imitated and hugely influential, his 19 novels have sold more than 42 million copies worldwide.
As an author he produced some of the most powerful horror fiction of the past decade. With a skillful blend of horror and thriller fiction, he explored the shaded territories of evil, evoking a sense of brooding menace and rising tension. He relentlessly draws the reader through the story's ultimate revelation - one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside. His bestsellers, THE MAGIC COTTAGE, HAUNTED, SEPULCHRE, and CREED, enhanced his reputation as a writer of depth and originality. His novels THE FOG, THE DARK, and THE SURVIVOR have been hailed as classics of the genre.
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December 3, 2017
The Rats is one of those books I spent years meaning to pick up, yet it took me much longer to purchase the book than I would have liked. When I did start reading, though, I found it wasn’t long before I was addicted to the trilogy.
The first book, The Rats, didn’t grab me quite as much as I had wanted it to. It was a fun read, but it didn’t have the same impact as other James Herbert books. I enjoyed the second book, Lair, much more. It took what I enjoyed about the first book and amplified it. The third book, Domain, was easily my favourite. It had a different feel to the first two books but was just as addictive – more so, in fact.
Taking a creature we all know, James Herbert tells a truly terrifying story by playing upon innate fears. Monsters make for great horror stories, but James Herbert does something wonderful through making the everyday terrifying.
Well worth the read for fans of classic horror.
The first book, The Rats, didn’t grab me quite as much as I had wanted it to. It was a fun read, but it didn’t have the same impact as other James Herbert books. I enjoyed the second book, Lair, much more. It took what I enjoyed about the first book and amplified it. The third book, Domain, was easily my favourite. It had a different feel to the first two books but was just as addictive – more so, in fact.
Taking a creature we all know, James Herbert tells a truly terrifying story by playing upon innate fears. Monsters make for great horror stories, but James Herbert does something wonderful through making the everyday terrifying.
Well worth the read for fans of classic horror.
May 19, 2024
I first read 'Domain' when I was a teenager, I had a bit of James Herbert phase, and I never realised it was part of a trilogy. However after reading all three, you could skip to 'Domain' and not really be missing anything.
Both 'The Rats' & 'Lair' are very similar to each other, just in a slightly different setting, London & Epping Forest. And although both books do have main characters, generally you are introduced to new characters throughout the books, who are slaughtered by rats fairly quickly. Both books are good fun but don't really have anything of substance about them. I would give them both 3/5 stars.
Now 'Domain' is the one to get your teeth into, with nuclear bombs dropped on London, driving people down into the tube tunnels, for them only to met by the mutant rats who live there, it really is a nightmare for the survivors.
We follow a group of people who are lucky enough to have got to a Government shelter in time. But things don't stay safe for long!
Still as impactful as when I read it as a teen. 4/5 stars for this one.
I googled if any of the books had been made into films and 'The Rats' was in the 80s, but it's called 'Deadly Eyes' and is set in Toronto. It looks terrible. But someone should make 'Domain' into a film. It would be epic!
Both 'The Rats' & 'Lair' are very similar to each other, just in a slightly different setting, London & Epping Forest. And although both books do have main characters, generally you are introduced to new characters throughout the books, who are slaughtered by rats fairly quickly. Both books are good fun but don't really have anything of substance about them. I would give them both 3/5 stars.
Now 'Domain' is the one to get your teeth into, with nuclear bombs dropped on London, driving people down into the tube tunnels, for them only to met by the mutant rats who live there, it really is a nightmare for the survivors.
We follow a group of people who are lucky enough to have got to a Government shelter in time. But things don't stay safe for long!
Still as impactful as when I read it as a teen. 4/5 stars for this one.
I googled if any of the books had been made into films and 'The Rats' was in the 80s, but it's called 'Deadly Eyes' and is set in Toronto. It looks terrible. But someone should make 'Domain' into a film. It would be epic!
May 2, 2024
RATS 1 : super straight forward creature horror, total B movie style, not a lot of character development, setting or storyline, just murder driven action packed with rats, survivors, and battles to the death.
RATS 2 : I didn't love this book as much, I found more of the characters annoying, or at minimum, I was apathetic about them dying. It had some Amityville/Jaws, style politics, and while that might not have been an inspo driven trope as it is now. I hate the trope so much that it drove me a little crazy. I also was left wanting more about what the mutant rats do? Like they aren't queens, which is what I thought originally. They are hive minds? Wanted something there that didn't materialize, nor did we get more backstory beyond the mad scientist angle that we got in the first book.
RATS 3 : Was a totally new style of book, post-apocalyptic survival story. But we had a strong setting, decent characters, and character arcs (simple but good), medium-fast paced plots, lots of action, the Rats of course, and other problems (radiation, mutant animals, other survivors, politics, mutating people, wastelands, starvation, lack of water, plus plus plus) I wasn't in love at page 1 but I was totally in love by chapter 2.
Overall, I highly recommend if this is your cup of tea
RATS 2 : I didn't love this book as much, I found more of the characters annoying, or at minimum, I was apathetic about them dying. It had some Amityville/Jaws, style politics, and while that might not have been an inspo driven trope as it is now. I hate the trope so much that it drove me a little crazy. I also was left wanting more about what the mutant rats do? Like they aren't queens, which is what I thought originally. They are hive minds? Wanted something there that didn't materialize, nor did we get more backstory beyond the mad scientist angle that we got in the first book.
RATS 3 : Was a totally new style of book, post-apocalyptic survival story. But we had a strong setting, decent characters, and character arcs (simple but good), medium-fast paced plots, lots of action, the Rats of course, and other problems (radiation, mutant animals, other survivors, politics, mutating people, wastelands, starvation, lack of water, plus plus plus) I wasn't in love at page 1 but I was totally in love by chapter 2.
Overall, I highly recommend if this is your cup of tea
August 5, 2023
This is just a review of The Rats. I have yet to read Lair or Domain. If The Rats was made into a movie, it would rest happily in the canon of Joe Bob Briggs's midnight drive-in specials. It's no more than a B level monster story, and there is nothing wrong with that. Giant rats overtake London. The people who aren't mauled and gnarled to pieces attempt to fight back. That's the rundown. Because this is a man vs. nature story, there is an uncomfortable layer of suspense because no one is spared. The rats are an unprejudiced force that eat men, women, children, (and puppies.) There are quite a few scenes of brutal bloodletting. The Rats doesn't really add anything new to the world of horror. However, for those like me who sometimes (inexplicably) like to delve into the dark caverns of stomach churning grossness, this novel is 200 pages of entertainment. For horror fans only.
January 8, 2022
Was so disappointed with this book I cud have cried couldn't even make it halfway before it went on my abandoned pile. Was such a disappointment and nowhere near as good as the first 2. Just couldn't get into it and it couldn't grab my attention, such a Shame really as the first too were so brilliant
March 10, 2025
The classic Rats trilogy still has bite after all these years.
Thoroughly enjoyed rereading these tales from my youth.
Herbert was a huge fave of mine.
Thoroughly enjoyed rereading these tales from my youth.
Herbert was a huge fave of mine.
August 9, 2024
I have read this trilogy more times than I can count. I hate mice/rats, so that's probably why it creeps me out so much. It's brilliantly written, and the story is just SO good!
August 11, 2009
Ils ont appris à vivre dans l'ombre. A ne sortir que la nuit et à craindre les hommes.
Mais aujourd'hui, ils ont pris conscience de leur force et, à leurs dents tranchantes comme des rasoirs, ont ajouté de nouvelles armes : l'horreur qu'inspire leur multitude grouillante
Et leur goût pour la chair humaine.
Mais aujourd'hui, ils ont pris conscience de leur force et, à leurs dents tranchantes comme des rasoirs, ont ajouté de nouvelles armes : l'horreur qu'inspire leur multitude grouillante
Et leur goût pour la chair humaine.
July 25, 2022
Second time reading this book. Not as good as the rat but still a good read
March 27, 2015
During my Army days I snapped up Koontz, King and Herbert as soon as titles became available.
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