Ah Rat

by Richard Babcock

Richard Babcock (“My Wife’s Story”) returns to the scene of simmering domestic conflict with this witty and harrowing tale of a husband who battles a marauding rat that appears decided to avenge the man’s secret infidelity. Babcock is a novelist and former magazine editor.Kindle Singles greatest-marketing writer Richard Babcock (“My Wife’s Story”) returns to the scene of simmering domestic conflict with this witty and harrowing tale of a husband who battles a marauding rat that appears determined to avenge the man’s secret infidelity. Babcock is a novelist and former magazine editor.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 9, 2012

Reviews

[Diana Hockley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and worth buying for its style

Anyone who loves rats (and I have nine pet ones) shouldn't read this short story about a couple who rent a cabin with the idea of resurrecting their marriage after the husband's silly and rather pathetic indiscretion.

His battle with the rat - and subsequent killing of the poor thing - is the means whereby he saves his marriage. I know I am prejudiced and for that reason wanted to see the rat win out and the idiot couple - who didn't deserve what they had until it was almost too late - fall in the marital soup.

Despite my personal feelings, I have given this story four stars because it is so well written by a writer whose other work I shall be looking into - as long as he doesn't kill any more literary animals!

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This SHORT novel was really entertaining. I enjoyed the story. I wish they had kept it as a pet, though!

[Lydia Kius · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this short story. really enjoying the kindle singles for 99 cents.

[Kingston Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but enjoyable. I want to read more of Richard Babcock.

[Rocket Moe · Rating 1 out of 5]

It just wasn't good.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this little story, man vs rat. Price is just right for a quick read.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little strange, in my opinion.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good airplane/beach/vacation short story.

[Shaquanna P · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun little short story to read

[Ouida Bixon · Rating 3 out of 5]

good

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was drawn to this story because of the title. I love rats. Is there some irony in the title? Hmmm. It was OK but just didn't grab me in any special way.