Stolen World: A Tale of Reptiles, Smugglers, and Skulduggery

Originally Posted by cobraman1

And if I do buy and read the book just to find out that what others have said is true, then all I did is support the author by buying the book. I have read several reviews from other reptile sites and herpers to believe what they say.

There is always the library. I've read several reviews on several reptiles sites as well, almost all appear to be by people that haven't read the book, or even when they have they only cry "this person is an animal rights activist" and she "is attacking the hobby". I would hope people would be a little more intelligent than to give credence to that type of review. That type of mindset is truly destructive.

I just bought "the lizard king" & I'm about half way through. I'm not a big reader & found it a little tough keeping up with what characters/persons were involved with what due to how the author Bryan Christy wrote the book but it clear he put some time in & did a lot of research. Its a very good book & hard to put down once you pick it up. I enjoy how so far, at least in my opinion the book lets you determine the persons character for yourself. The book really so far has touched the gray area & makes you wonder. It's easy to say smugglers are bad but when you think of how many animals are no longer close to being extinct because they were smuggled & gained popularity or animals that died in the care of wildlife fish it may change your mind. I'm not saying whats wrong or right or what I agree with or not but it's nice to have some info that makes you wonder & understand how the pet trade became what it is. I really enjoyed it so far & would recommend it to others.

Huh, I haven't even heard of it until now... Most of the reviews seem to say it's pretty good though and makes you think, so it's worth a try! I'll have to check it out.

Here's something though - a reviewer on it here http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9039179-stolen-world says that
"Reptile collectors are a strange breed, most moderately to severely handicapped in social skills. Perhaps this is due to their odd obsession of keeping creatures in the basement that eat live chickens and mice for dinner."

Really now? :eek3:
Yeesh. Did the lady get that notion from the book or am I missing something...?

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