1977: Doctor Rat

The Animals have had enough. For years, they have been used in experiments by human scientists. The time for revolution is now! Every single animal has joined this revolution except for one, Doctor Rat. Doctor Rat is a champion of the laboratory, the survivor of several experimental injuries, and an excellent speaker. He sides with the human and their continuation to perform experiments. He uses clever jingles to make points and has a tagline that is incredibly true in the world of animal experimentation, "Death Is Freedom."Why it's on the listDoctor Rat is both gruesome and witty, with one of literature's most memorable characters. The book is a hilarious, wild and slightly psychotic story in the same vein as Animal Farm. Read it, enjoy and it – and also be prepared for the shocking and crazy scenes imagined by Kotzwinkle. If you have a dark and twisted sense of humor you will most definitely enjoy this. Dr. Rat was very smartly written. You will be on the floor laughing at some parts, and cringing at others. Although it is great story, it is not recommended for squeamish readers because there is a lot of graphic animal experimentation detailsRead if you likeAnimal lovers, political zealots, and anyone with an imagination should enjoy this book.