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sizrobe's review against another edition
5.0
Moving memoir about what it's like to love a deeply flawed animal. I've had a couple dogs in my life that reminded me of the author's dog Beija. From Rupert the biter, to a beagle/basset mix that my dad referred to as "Dummy Dog." I'm not afraid to say I got a little teary eyed by the end.
amy_puz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel. It is the first graphic novel that I have picked up on my own (outside of class) and I was inspired to read it after reading Calling Dr. Laura.
I feel like this story hits home for any animal lover. Our animals become such important figures in our lives and I found it really touching to see Beija's story highlighted over the course of this story.
It was a quick read, I finished it in only one day. I enjoyed being able to become fully immersed in George's storytelling and I came out of reading with a reminder of the importance of the relationships we build with others (whether or not those others are necessarily human).
I feel like this story hits home for any animal lover. Our animals become such important figures in our lives and I found it really touching to see Beija's story highlighted over the course of this story.
It was a quick read, I finished it in only one day. I enjoyed being able to become fully immersed in George's storytelling and I came out of reading with a reminder of the importance of the relationships we build with others (whether or not those others are necessarily human).
redweathered's review against another edition
A testament to the loveability of unlikable creatures!
christcore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Short and sweet coming-of-age-ish book about a girl and her “bad” dog. My dog & best friend of 12 years died last year and the ending hit hard. I am not an emotional person but I was fighting back tears. Very relatable and charmingly illustrated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
immanythings's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very enlightening, holding true to the saying; People are in our lives for a reason if only for a season. The same can be said, for pets and definitely people. The folks that come and go, in the span of this book are both kind and not so kind, while Beija continues to just be a dog (tiny and attack). I am sure many people can relate to Nicole’s story. I found it brave that she told it and I hope other readers learn from the subtle lessons.
saraellenme's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Animal cruelty
jess_segraves's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Heartfelt and heart wrenching, also full of trigger warnings.