Vishnevetsky, Ignatiy (Aug 18, 2016). "The gun-running true story War Dogs is all bark, no bite". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 18 August 2016. I can't say this book is objectively bad. This is the first Bear book I've read, and he's clearly a talented and knowledgeable writer. I just really, really didn't like the style of this book for the following reasons: Sneider, Jeff (December 3, 2014). "Miles Teller Eyed to Join Jonah Hill in Todd Phillips' 'Arms and the Dudes' ". TheWrap . Retrieved December 4, 2014.

I'd like to air a minor complaint that even when Americans can imagine a military with men and women in it, they still can't seem to imagine integrated forces. And of course there's no LGBTQ people to be seen. Canada's military has been co-ed for a very, very long time. I don't understand what the big deal is. But, this isn't a deal-breaker for the enjoyment of the book. You do you, Americans.Initially, Jesse Eisenberg and Shia LaBeouf were set to star in the film; [16] however, Jonah Hill and Miles Teller were eventually cast. [17] [18] Further casting was announced in early 2015, with Ana de Armas joining in February, [19] and JB Blanc joining in March. [20] Screenwriter Stephen Chin based many of the incidents on his own experiences in Iraq. [21] War Dogs is a 2014 science fiction novel by Greg Bear, the first in a trilogy chronicling a war between Earth and mysterious alien invaders in the Solar System. After the sequel, Killing Titan was published, War Dogs was re-published as War Dogs: Ares Rising. But as much as dogs look out for and protect people, so do we need to protect them, these innocent, loving creatures. Apart from their military function, war dogs were also shown to provide significant therapeutic relief to soldiers in the war theater and at home. The Frame | 'War Dogs' screenwriter: Driving through Iraq's 'triangle of death' was easier than dealing with studio heads | 89.3 KPCC". Scpr.org. 2016-08-22. Archived from the original on 2016-10-30 . Retrieved 2017-01-08.

In this special edition of War Dogs , adapted specifically for a younger audience, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs’ special abilities―from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. Her narrative gives us insight into the world of dogs in combat and the touching aspect of the relationship between soldiers and their dogs. But there was a catch, the kind of perversity common in the world of arms dealing: Rosoboron had been banned by the State Department for selling nuclear equipment to Iran. The U.S. government wanted Russian ammo, just not from the Russians. AEY couldn’t do business with the firm — at least, not legally. But for gun runners, this kind of legal hurdle was just that — a hurdle to be jumped. a b Evry, Max (April 30, 2015). "Arms & the Dudes: First Photos of Jonah Hill and Miles Teller on the Set". comingsoon.net . Retrieved May 10, 2015. The book proceeds from there through what is discovered, uncovered and....exposed. There is some political pontificating but it comes across as thoughtful musings on the part of the narrator.On the other hand- this seems like a book that could easily be turned into a movie that i would watch. Still, on we go. Simple-looking story at first. But Bear very gently introduces hints that there's something not quite right here. Then another, and another, and gradually we realize that the story isn't about facing off the bad guys at all. I shouldn't tell you more, but I guess I could say it's about who is trying to do what, and why? Loved reading about this dog. His story might be romanticized somewhat but he clearly was a help and a comfort to the soldiers around him. He sounds like the kind of dog you could dislike even if you tried. Made me wish I could pet him. :) It's not Moving Mars by a long shot. It's pure popcorn, and while there are a lot of great books similar to this, Bear is far from being simply average at it. He has the writing chops to amaze and put us in the hot seat. :)

I just took this trilogy out of the library ( I never went beyond this book the first time). First of all after the reread I dropped the rating from 3 stars to 2. The book is just flat boring, I'm sorry, but it is. Look for the unexpected in War Dogs. Bear takes some familiar themes and really turns them around. There are the aliens (The Gurus) who show up first and seem helpful. Then there are the aliens (The Antags) that show up on Mars. The Gurus recruit humans to fight the Antags on Mars.. Sound familiar but it gets all turned around when something new is discovered.Calm down,” Diveroli said. “Don’t throw around three-letter words like IRS. We can find a settlement.” The Truth Behind the Movie "War Dogs" ". November 19, 2019. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020 . Retrieved December 9, 2019– via Youtube. Through my grandfather and his dog, Stubby, I learned that being raised by dogs meant learning the meaning of unconditional love, being both trustworthy and faithful, living with dignity and without hesitation or regret, and caring for others less fortunate or in need." (p. 7)

The book is full of descriptions of Mars and what one would need to do to survive there. It has plenty of advanced technology and descriptions of how such technology would help one survive on Mars. I was excited to be offered the chance to read and review this book. Due to my love of military themed books and dogs. The author really gives a nice in depth look into the relationship between the dogs and their handlers. Which I really liked this about this book. The psychological aspect of the handler and the dog's relationship. Honesty, as I was reading this book it was not just the military dogs that I could see having a close relationship but my own two dogs as well. I have always shared a very close and personal relationship with all the dogs that I have owned through out the years. My dogs are not just dogs but really are part of my family and they are my children. I believe that I can talk to dogs and they do understand me. So again I get where the people featured in this book are coming from when they share their stories. Dogs are amazing. There were a few times where I did get very emotionally attached to the stories as if I had known these dogs all my life. So after being dropped on Mars (actually, WHILE being dropped) shit hits the fan, unexpected things happen - and the MC doesn't even really know what as he and his team are immediately assaulted and subsequently disoriented until they are rescued by a local (yep, there are people living on Mars).Just as they are about to asphyxiate, they are rescued by Teal, a runaway from a settlement of " Muskies", the leftovers of Earth's earlier, ambitious attempts to establish colonies on Mars. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey together, one that would bind them for the rest of their lives. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled the approaching Nazi forces. The other, a lost soul of a different sort - a Czech airman, flying for the French Air Force but soon to be bound for the RAF and the country that he would call home. Bear credited quite a few people in the military for their help with this book. It is easy to see why. The plight of the soldier with incomplete information features heavily. This is also one of the flaws with the book. There is a lot of slang and it’s hard to keep up with. Still, it gives the story an authentic feel. Kit, Borys (December 3, 2014). "Jonah Hill to Star in Crime Comedy 'Arms and the Dudes' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018 . Retrieved December 4, 2014.