Ken Avidor introduces Roadkill Bill, the starring cartoon character of this graphic book, as "a frequently squashed rodent ... a cute and lovable victim of consumer excess and the American way of life." Adorned with a permanent set of tire tracks, Bill communicates insights with a kick and gives plentiful motivation for shifting out of our overdrive lifestyles. The book delivers social commentary with art and humor, and points out the many ironies of car culture. Using a cartoon format to get this message across is particularly effective, and Avidor's script is both wickedly funny and wise. This is a good companion to Andy Singer's book CARtoons. ( )