Reviews

My Mommy Is In America And She Met Buffalo Bill by Emile Bravo, Jean Régnaud

zaza_bdp's review against another edition

3.0

Un livre doux-amer au joli graphisme, j'aime toujours autant Emile Bravo !

bluvega's review against another edition

3.0

Gli adulti dovrebbero imparare a non nascondere la verità ai bambini perché ad un certo punto la vita gliela sbatte comunque in faccia, ma soprattutto perché riescono ad affrontarla meglio di quanto credano.

3.5

maybreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

cafedetinta's review against another edition

5.0

No conocía este cómic, y ha pasado a ser uno de mis favoritos. Totalmente recomendable.

shogins's review

4.0

I enjoyed this a lot but suspect it'd a lot more appealing to adults than kids.

galachevaillier's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

2.75

akmargie's review

4.0

A sweet and simple story. Very well done.

bluepigeon's review

5.0

Brilliant and poignant, My Mommy Is In America and She Met Buffalo Bill is a must read. That said, it is rather sad, though there are no surprises for the adult reader here; it is rather obvious from the get go just what might be amiss in little Jean's life. And *that* said, Jean is still lucky in many ways: he has a fierce little brother who is always up for a good pillow fight, a nanny who loves him and he loves, a friend in school, a friend next door who cares about him, and a father who is at least present at some level, who provides some structure and essential financial means (he is not a particularly loving or warm person in Jean's eyes...) Like many engaging and successful childhood memoirs, My Mommy is subtle and focuses on the daily occurrences, school life, friendships, play fixations, and observations about "adults" that anyone who has ever been a child (i.e., everyone) can relate to. Jean Regnaud's memoir is perfectly matched in style, hue, and mood with Emile Bravo's drawing.

Recommended to fans of I Kill Giants, A Monster Calls and Arab of the Future, cowboys and indians, postcards, and chocolate treats.

games_pixel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is the first full length book I have read in german!

jenhugsbooks's review

4.0

The story was sweet and sad and the artwork was awesome, but I don't really see this being a hit with the YA crowd. It may be another that appeals more to grown-ups.