| Blazer: The Story of a Fighting Dog |  | Authors: Nicholas Forster, Nicholas Foster
Creator: Misao Fishwick
Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2661170
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 157
ISBN: 0866225471
EAN: 9780866225472
ASIN: 0866225471
Publication Date: August 1986
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Could have been better but not all bad.... January 12, 2004
C. J. Campbell (Redford twp., Mi United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just finished reading this one, and I have to say, although I enjoy this type of book immensely this one was a big let down.
While there are not many to choose from with this format I guess it is one of the few, and as another person put it, "beggars can't be choosers".
On that note I would like to recommend another book I have read (and re-read) several times with a similar theme and is a classic in my opinion. That book is "White Fang" by Jack London.
As stated this book (Blazer) was ok, but it pales in comparison to "White Fang".
A lot of people think White Fang is a children's book, and while it might appeal to a younger audience, it is also a great read for adults.
An acquaintance I know reads a lot he gobbles up books 2 and three at a time!! One day I asked if he had ever read "White Fang" to which he replied he had not. When I told him about it he didn't think he would like it and said "no thanks", I brought in a old copy I had and gave it to him. He begrudgingly thanked me (I thought he might not give it a chance) a few days later he came and thanked me over and over for turning him on to it. He also became interested in Jack London and has since read everything London has written.
So if you have not read it, give "White Fang" a try, you won't be sorry.
Beggers can't be choosers December 10, 2002
J. Bozak (New York, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Their aren't many books in print that tell fictitious stories about fighting dogs. It's not a subject with universal appeal obviousily. There have been some classic, simply written books about the subject written in the early part of the 20th century, such as The Bar Sinister, and White Monarch and the Gas House Pup. Blazer: The Story of a Fighting Dog is not up to par with those earlier examples. The writing is not that good and the editing is not much better. There are consistent typos and grammatical errors throughout that get in the way of enjoyment. Regardless, it does have a fairly interesting plot following the journeys of a rough-and-tumble bull terrier stolen from a honest, caring owner by thieves who attempt to earn money from fighting the dog. The bad guys are shown for what they are - morons, and the good guys are willing to be pushed around until they decide enough is enough. Nothing too original, but if you like reading about fighting dogs track this one down. You won't be bragging about it but you won't be kicking yourself either.
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