A review by cgdppl
War with the Newts by Karel Čapek

dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

By all its means it is a great satire. "War with the Newts" attempts to poke at a wide range of topics from slave trade, through capitalism and imperialism ending, to fascism. The introduction of the Newts as the main driving force of it all makes the story more universal and still relevant almost a century later. 
Additionally the wide range of writing styles presented in the book show the impressive range of the author.
By all means it is a great read.