Men Like Rats: Cost

It is unfortunate that this book is out of print, though it is still readily available used. This story, in which humans survive as scavenging vermin, works very well in its stripping away, and gradual rebuilding, of the essential humanity of the survivors. What I especially like about this book is that Chilson dos not shy away from the distasteful thinkgs that humans must do to survive in this scenario, and what the consequences are for all aspects of life. It is true that the narrative is a bit rough at times, but that should not distract the reader too much from one of the more bold and memorable books that I have ever read.