G Man Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I've just picked up James Herbert's Ash from my city library and was wondering if his horror writing is any good?? I cant really get into Stephen Kings work so I imagined James Herbert to be the next best thing, True or False??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If you do a search, you'll find Herbert discussed before - however, it will be good to get fresh views. Personally, I've read a lot of his books, but a while ago. I enjoyed them at the time, but can't remember much about them now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I read a couple of his books many years ago now, and none of his later stuff. I seem to remember it as very easy to read; with a narrative that goes along nicely - more action perhaps than Stephen King. I've been planning to read some more by him, for some time now, so I'll be interested to see other opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nyeeeaah. I've read a couple of his books, I think, and I'm pretty sure I enjoyed them at the time, but have zero recollections of them. I don't think I even wrote reviews of them.... nope. I have not. I'm pretty sure I read Haunted and The Secret Of Crickley Hall. To be fair to the man though, he wrote Fluke, and I've never read the book but good lord if I don't absolutely love the film. So I'm grateful just for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have only read his Rats trilogy, which I would recommend for a good gorey laugh, maybe akin to a King short story but no where near the level of his best stuff. I have heard bad things about Ash though so it may not be the best one to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie9 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I used to love Rats when i was a kid. I've read more of his books lately (Fluke, 48, Survivor) & i wasn't that impressed by them really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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