aceartemis7's review
4.0
this story is so true... and its a bit sad :(
what it means to be a dog living in the streets... maybe we do give them human characteristics...
what it means to be a dog living in the streets... maybe we do give them human characteristics...
jeffreyp's review
5.0
Perfect little comic that packs quite an emotional punch, especially if you love dogs, or sometimes pretend your dog talks, thinks and feels like a human does.
clairelorraine's review
4.0
This made me actually like dogs for a hot second. Anthropomorphized dogs yearning for a sense of belonging, that is.
neven's review
4.0
A simple, straightforward, touching comic about a stray dog who yearns to belong. One part White Fang, one part Rumble Fish; drawn in a style that's half classic, old-fashioned Sunday ink, half 80s/90s indie zine. A very lovable book.
hollowspine's review
4.0
An interesting look through dog POV, a dog's homelessness, more or less invisible? The dog expressions were wonderful, expressive without losing their doggy aspects. The story follows Ivan a dog who was born an unwanted puppy and now lives on the streets. Most people shoo him away, misinterpreting his appeal for food or water and while he runs into other dogs he's really looking for a good person.
Ivan is a loyal dog, often trying to be helpful to those he encounters, though his attempts often get him into more trouble. He encounters a variety of other dogs, some with homes, others like him on their own, but finds himself questioning whether dogs are meant to live in wild packs.
My favorite part was Ivan's dreams, developing over the course of the story, which were a gateway into his inner thoughts. The one moment I did not get was the silent judgement of Sawney at the end. I couldn't quite understand what that meant.
I was slightly annoyed that the dogs referred to people mainly as men, like as Good Dogs they were looking for Good Men, women don't figure?
It was also interesting to note that the artist is also a tattoo artist.
Ivan is a loyal dog, often trying to be helpful to those he encounters, though his attempts often get him into more trouble. He encounters a variety of other dogs, some with homes, others like him on their own, but finds himself questioning whether dogs are meant to live in wild packs.
My favorite part was Ivan's dreams, developing over the course of the story, which were a gateway into his inner thoughts. The one moment I did not get was the silent judgement of Sawney at the end. I couldn't quite understand what that meant.
I was slightly annoyed that the dogs referred to people mainly as men, like as Good Dogs they were looking for Good Men, women don't figure?
It was also interesting to note that the artist is also a tattoo artist.
spiringempress's review
3.0
Not gonna lie I could probably keep reading about Ivan forever. So, I'm kinda sad this is only one volume. The story is about Ivan, a stray, who wonders around a town and looks for his place in the world. Sometimes, he has bad dreams about rabbits, which causes him to question his purpose. He talks to his friends, tries to find food and runs with a pack of wild dogs for a little bit. It's a charming story with simple black and white panels and a really cute dog. What's not to like?
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