"Vicious"

[Penelope's Mom]

"Vicious"

I was wondering if anyone had read the book "Vicious." It's a story about two Presas named Demon and Delilah who were severely abused (beaten and cattle prodded) and used as fighting dogs. I'm only about 1/4 of the way into the book but so far it looks pretty stupid. The dogs run away from their owner but before they go, Demon rips his throat out. Now, they're terrorizing a group of people who are visiting the house in which the dogs have taken up refuge.

I usually hate books like this because there's always some dumbass who forgets it's fiction and will harm these specific breeds. However, the author writes a nice disclaimer at the beginning of the story making sure people understand that it's not the breed's fault, and to blame the people who turn these dogs vicious. The author's name is Bryan W. Alaspa.

I don't know much about Presas but I'm hoping for a happy ending to this book.

So, now that I've rambled, has anyone else read "Vicious?"

 

[Bailey's Mom]

Re: "Vicious"

I've never read it (won't either), and you're right, next week some idiot will be trotting it out on CNN as the gospel truth and they'll start a witch hunt demanding BSL.
I've recently met two Presas, and both were lovely and affectionate dogs. The large male could have swallowed Bailey in one gulp, but he was sweet and friendly. I was stunned by his size and beauty. Wonderful beasts, I wish people would write thrillers that show them as heroes and brave protectors, ie, the truth.ray:

 

[alejandro]

Re: "Vicious"

I don´t know anything about the book but i can tell you two things, disclaimers don´t work on stupid people and its a pitty because i remember when i was a kid the book Cuyo ruin the San Bernards for me.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Re: "Vicious"

I finished the book last night. There were two endings written and needless to say, the original wasn't pleasant.