In the annals of American literature, there has never been a character quite like Doctor Rat, PhD. From one of the most indispensable storytellers in speculative fiction, this biting satire introduces a narrator of learned charm and humor, and a twisted logic that is absolutely . · This is the sort of book you should read through once in order to experience it for the first time; then go back and see how the writer accomplished that experience. Doctor Rat looks at difficult, political things in a way only the greats manage. Kotzwinkle is still around and is a prolific of both adult and children’s books. The child in me is compelled to note that the latter includes the “Walter the . · Doctor Rat is a castrated subject of research as well, and entirely contented‐"death is freedom!” he assures his tormented brothers and sisters‐the only animal in the novel on the side of Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins.
Doctor Rat. William Kotzwinkle. HarperCollins Publishers, - Fiction - pages. 5 Reviews. As the grant-supported, knowledgeable survivor of the most refined scientific experiments, Doctor Rat, Ph.D., dedicates himself to defending mankind against the worldwide rebellions, uprisings, and insurgencies of his fellow animals. More». Editions for Doctor Rat: (Paperback published in ), (Kindle Edition published in ), (Kindle Edition published in ), (Pa. William Kotzwinkle's "Dr. Rat" is a Swiftian masterpiece that still stings as much as the day it was written. This book is savagely funny and absolutely merciless in pointing its finger at mankind. As of this writing, the world is still run by imbeciles who think they can prod and rape and torment the natural world and the world won't strike back.
William Kotzwinkle (born Novem) is an American novelist, children's writer, and www.doorway.ru was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, www.doorway.ru has won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel for Doctor Rat in , and has also won the National Magazine Award for fiction. Although a polemic against vivisection and animal cruelty, Doctor Rat succeeds as a scintillating and literary plunge into a world of madcap delusions. At one moment distressingly brutal, at others laugh out loud funny, Kotzwinkle’s prose never fails to channel terror and beauty. This is the sort of book you should read through once in order to experience it for the first time; then go back and see how the writer accomplished that experience. Doctor Rat looks at difficult, political things in a way only the greats manage. Kotzwinkle is still around and is a prolific of both adult and children’s books. The child in me is compelled to note that the latter includes the “Walter the Farting Dog” series.
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