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I honestly couldn't get myself to like this graphic novel.

The illustrations were nothing great, there were no moments I thought something stood out or caught my attention. The story itself wasn't all that interesting, even though it was based on true events, I didn't find it mind-blowing or inspiring. It addressed mental illnesses and that was the only real part of the graphic novel that I focused on. Otherwise, this was quite a boring read and if it hadn't been for the amusing title, I wouldn't have picked this book otherwise.

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I really enjoyed this graphic novel (received through Netgalley), especially the portrayal of the couple's dogs. The dogs were very realistic, poignant and funny. Appreciate the art as well. Recommended

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A love story told by pugs -- while I don't usually gravitate toward love stories, how could I resist a love story told by such charming narrators? And this story wasn't sappy, it was realistic to the point of being heartbreaking. The two main characters meet on a dating site and manage to get past a history of unsatisfying situations to create a beautiful relationship.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

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Maria Bamford, comedienne extrodinaire, is married to artist Scott Marvel Cassidy, and this is their story, as told by their many pugs. We see them meet and become a family, in all their weird glory. Bamford, known for her candor about her mental illness, and Cassidy, who also shares his struggles, are open and honest about who they are and their insecurities. The many elderly pugs who tell the story are a fun and inventive way to let us peek into their lives.

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A very sweet and charming look at the love and marriage, despite trauma and mental illness, of two people through the eyes of their old pugs.

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As a person who has always had older dogs, and a current elderly pug now, this book was super cute to have been told from the dog's point of view.

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This was a sweet and charming story infused with empathy and a wry sense of humor. The artwork complimented the story, and though I was skeptical of dog narrators, it worked.

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