"The Rat-Pit" is a novel by the Irish writer Patrick McGill, which tells the story of life in the slums of Glasgow. The main character, a young girl Maria, finds herself trapped in a harsh and merciless life, proving herself to survive in a cruel environment where only the law of force rules. The author illustrates in an illustrative way the social problems faced by the city's residents at the end of the 19th century. This book is a true testimony about the life of the poor strata of society and the urgent struggle against poverty and injustice. "The Rat-Pit" is an impressive and impressive story that will leave a mark on the heart of the reader.