![]() ![]() ![]() Up until the final few pages I couldn’t see where it was going. A good apocalyptic story should keep you guessing about how it’s going to end & The Fog does that wonderfully. Each one graphically told, some so much that it takes several glances to take in the full horror of what is happening. It’s a very exciting read & these moments are the highlights of the book. The results vary with many just committing suicide (the entire town of Bournemouth walks into the sea) others going on murderous rampages while others take to more shocking & deplorable acts. ![]() The fog spreads, anyone coming into contact with it, driven insane. When John is pulled from the hole he is a raving lunatic who attempts to kill himself. He survives the accident but a mysterious fog emerges from the hole. On his way back through a small village, an earthquake takes place dropping most of the village into a huge hole including John’s car. ![]() John Holman (boring white male who is so manly it’s in his name) works for the Department of the Environment & is currently investigating the Ministry of Defence over the use of their land. An apocalyptic event that occurs in the UK while focusing heavily on London, bland characters, a lead that is unlikable, extreme violence & plenty of sex…it’s all here & it’s such a blast. Not with the subject matter obviously but more with the style of writing. James Herbert’s second novel bears much resemblance to his first, The Rats. ![]()
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