The Plague Dogs: A Novel
by Richard Adams
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Author: Richard AdamsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-28
ISBN: 0345494024
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780345494023
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of The Plague Dogs: A Novel
Book Review: It's A Dog-Eat-Dog World Out There
Summary: 4 Stars
Of the handful of fictional books where an author attempts to convey the thoughts of dogs, Mr. Adams' novel stands leagues above the others that I've read. The dogs, Snitter and Rowf, misinterpret many aspects of the world around them. They view humans as practically omnipotent. This is not some sweet, charming story to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Some of the scenes are heart-wrenching while other events are brutal and devoid of any sentimentality. The author aims his sights on animal experimentation and the selfish motivations of people. There are a few antagonists who are so odious that vivisection on them would have been an adequate comeuppance. However, Mr. Adams does flesh out and allow some of the unlikeable people to evolve. But the humans are mostly secondary characters compared to the plight of Snitter and Rowf. It took about fifty pages for me to get involved in the story, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Published in 1977, I can see why this wonderful book is still in print.
Summary of The Plague Dogs: A Novel
"Thousands and thousands of people will love this book!"THE BOSTON GLOBE
A lyrical, engrossing tale, by the author of WATERSHIP DOWN, Richard Adams creates a lyrical and engrossing tale, a remarkable journey into the hearts and minds of two canine heroes, Snitter and Rowf, fugitives from the horrors of an animal research center who escape into the isolation--and terror--of the wilderness.
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