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How Late It Was, How LateOne Sunday morning in Glasgow, shoplifting ex con Sammy awakens in an alley, wearing another man's shoes and trying to remember his two day drinking binge. He gets in a scrap with some soldiers and revives in a jail cell, badly beaten and, he slowly discovers, completely blind. And things get worse: his girlfriend disappears, the police question him for a crime they won't name, and his stab at disability compensation embroils him in the Kafkaesque red
One Sunday morning in Glasgow, shoplifting ex-con Sammy awakens in an alley, wearing another man's shoes and trying to remember his two-day drinking binge. He gets in a scrap with some soldiers and revives in a jail cell, badly beaten and, he slowly discovers, completely blind. And things get worse: his girlfriend disappears, the police question him for a crime they won't name, and his stab at disability compensation embroils him in the Kafkaesque red tape of the welfare bureaucracy. Told in the utterly uncensored language of the Scottish working class, this is a dark and subtly political parable of struggle and survival, rich with irony and black humor.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 10/17/2005
ISBN: 9780393327991
Pages: 373
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.47w x 0.97d
Review Citations: New Yorker (The) 08/25/2014 pg. 64
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★★★★★ 3
The dog loves 'em
Color: Blue
The dog loves the balls, and they're the right size for my German Shepherd.
Lost a couple of starts because they're not very durable, the "teeth" are easily broken off, so I am frequently finding "lost teeth" across the house; the squeakers also cannot hold up to my dog's aggressive chewing.
I would still buy them again, as like I said, my dog love 'em!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Squeaky Spiky Ball (Submitted by OG, The Conqueror)
Size: 4.5 Set of 4
FIVE OUT OF FIVE PAWS. THIS IS THE GREATEST BALL EVER MADE.
My name is OG, and I am a machine built for destruction. For years, I have systematically dismantled every supposed "heavy-duty" toy that dared cross my path. They all fail. They all surrender. But this Spiky Ball? This is my worthy adversary. This is The One.
If you have mighty jaws like mine, this isn’t just a toy—it’s a commitment.
The Aesthetics & Grip (5/5 Jaws)
This ball is bright orange. This is important because it means my Dog-Parent cannot pretend they don't see it when I drop it, covered in drool, directly on their laptop.
The spikes are the best part. They are not soft and pointless like some other toys. These spikes dig right into my gums. It's the perfect texture for a serious, focused chew session. Whether I'm running full-speed or we are locked in a heavy-duty Tug-of-War, those spikes give me the grip I need to apply maximum rotational torque. This ball never slips. It demands I bring my A-game.
The Squeak: My Personal Battle Horn (5/5 Ears)
The volume on this thing is set to LEGENDARY.
They say a quiet dog is a happy dog. WRONG. A loud dog is an active, conquering dog. The squeak is sharp, loud, and glorious. It's not a gentle little peep—it's a declaration. When I hear it, I know the hunt is on. More importantly, when I make it squeak, the humans instantly know I require attention, praise, or the immediate launch of the ball across the yard. It is the best attention-getter I own.
Durability: Unstoppable Force Meets Immovable Object (5/5 Eternal Glory)
This ball is a mystery. It has no discernible weaknesses.
I have performed the full Pitbull Destruction Protocol on this Spiky Ball every day for weeks:
The Gnaw: Prolonged, focused effort to crack the surface—(Failure. It laughs.)
The Shake: Head-whipping force designed to dislocate any internal components—(Failure. The squeak remains.)
The Backyard Abandonment: Left in the rain and dirt for maximum entropy—(Failure. Still orange.)
Most toys are a snack. This toy is a lifetime project. It truly is built for aggressive chewers, and I respect that. It is the only toy that challenges me.
Recommendation
If your dog is serious about their job (chewing, fetching, and being loud), you must buy this. It is the only thing that stands up to my power. It’s loud, it’s spiky, and it’s the best. Go buy it now, and tell them OG sent you.
OG, currently performing a full-body gnaw and shake, signing off.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent product
Size: 4.5 Set of 4
Our service dog Max (named after Max Muncy 3rd baseman for the Dodgers) lives these balls. They are a sturdy product. Just what we needed for our Max.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best squeaky ball for the buck!!
Size: 4.5 Set of 4
my 90lb Pit, LOVES these balls.. and they have been lasting for months!! The squeaker is ok, those are lasting a week or two.. but that's better than average for my guy. At $4 a ball in the 4 pack, it's a great deal for a dog that loves a new toy every month .. I give him one at a time, the 4 pack lasts for many months of fun.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Durable and Fun!
Size: 4.5 Set of 4
My dog LOVES these balls and barks with excitement when the box arrives. These balls are super durable and a great size that does not allow them to roll under cabinets and sofas.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
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