"In the past decade, contemporary renderings of traditional fairy tales have become a staple of fantasy fiction. This flashy riff on the Pied Piper theme marks a notable extension of the trend and an auspicious debut for its author." - Publishers Weekly
"Mieville's book is a modern urban fable which shines through well-drawn characters and a witty Dickens-dark atmosphere." -
Bewildering Stories "King Rat is a strong first novel in the quirky sub-sub-genre of subterranean fairy tales." -
The Onion