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inkstndfngrs's review against another edition
4.0
Short and sweet, Making Scents is not what you would necessarily expect. Although the premise is initially quite strange (basically raising your son as a dog, really?), it ended up being a poignant and sweet story about how people can adapt to change, even when they are resistant to it.
Mind you, I'm a an adult reading a children's graphic novel. I may be over thinking it.
Mind you, I'm a an adult reading a children's graphic novel. I may be over thinking it.
falana's review against another edition
5.0
This is a winner. I loved the vintage style artwork and use of color throughout this comic. As a dog lover, I really connected with Mickey's story. Sprinkled with valuable life lessons about growing up and being yourself.
Enjoyable, funny and thoughtful!
I received an ARC via NetGalley, but the opinions are my own.
Enjoyable, funny and thoughtful!
I received an ARC via NetGalley, but the opinions are my own.
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
3.0
Strange premise that will pull on your heartstrings.
suspiciouspinecone's review against another edition
3.0
Well, that was a fun piece of nonsense with some surprisingly serious moments.
mohawkm's review against another edition
5.0
This was great! A friendly and unique story best for those who love dogs.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
50's style illustrations about a boy who was found by dogs and has an extraordinary sense of smell. Somewhat sad, as he loses his parents, but has a happy ending.
mrs_mazzola_reads's review against another edition
2.0
A family lives happily together with their gang of bloodhounds and a son that they treat like a dog, until tragedy strikes. Then the boy has to figure out how to live in a world that doesn't understand him.
This graphic novel was strange. The art was great, but the story was confusing and tried to do too much in a very short page count. I think that it will appeal to kids more than adults because it might be easier for them to suspend their disbelief and accept that this crazy premise was possible, but I don't think I would recommend it.
This graphic novel was strange. The art was great, but the story was confusing and tried to do too much in a very short page count. I think that it will appeal to kids more than adults because it might be easier for them to suspend their disbelief and accept that this crazy premise was possible, but I don't think I would recommend it.
bookishkelly's review against another edition
2.0
This is the case of a mismatched book and reader.
I'm a dog lover, so I had hopes that I would strongly connect with the animals in the book. Unfortunately, I found that I didn't personally connect with Mickey or his story, and I felt parts of it came across as rushed.
However, I'd still encourage any curious readers to pick this title up. It's a sweet story that explores themes of acceptance and praises a unique character for his talents. The use of color is really lovely in a subtle way, and young readers who love dogs or have experienced loss will likely relate to Mickey.
I'm a dog lover, so I had hopes that I would strongly connect with the animals in the book. Unfortunately, I found that I didn't personally connect with Mickey or his story, and I felt parts of it came across as rushed.
However, I'd still encourage any curious readers to pick this title up. It's a sweet story that explores themes of acceptance and praises a unique character for his talents. The use of color is really lovely in a subtle way, and young readers who love dogs or have experienced loss will likely relate to Mickey.