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Title: War of the Rats
Review: There's that catchy line in Jurassic Park where Ian Malcolm says that Hammond's scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could genetically reproduce dinosaurs that they never considered whether they should do it--H.G. Wells gets the distinction of illustrating the dilemma. Here is a humorous look at the stereotypical scientists and the hot-headed public confronted with change. Wells pokes fun at academics, politics, and the theoretical vs. practical aspects of science.This book is way better than one may suspect. Sure, it's very British, but some of the absurd scenes--such as giant rats attacking a carriage--are wonderfully described. There was an awful movie a while back that bastardized this fine novel and should be avoided, but do yourself a favor and pick up this novel. Sci-Fi comes in all shapes and forms, and this is a hilarious, thought-provoking sample.
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