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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed the artwork. Ariane was drawn as a blushing beauty. I can say that the ending made the book worth the read. I may not agree with how Ariane went about changing her life, but I can say that it was certainly necessary. One should never stay in an abusive relationship. It doesn't matter how the abuse is delivered.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super ! J'ai adoré ! Et cette fin ... Je ne l'avais pas vu venir
Zoe is just going through the motions of life. A promotions model with a dead beat boyfriend, she yearns for more but feels stuck. One day while she is eating her lunch in a park, she notices a man peeking out from behind his curtains. Since she has to pee, she risks ringing his buzzer. They meet and both of their lives change.
EC feels very French, but the story is rather universal. I personally found Zoe unlikable but that didn't ruin the story. It is after all, a story of selfishness, and ego.
The art is super accessible. My favorite panels are of the cityscape of Paris.
Cute.
EC feels very French, but the story is rather universal. I personally found Zoe unlikable but that didn't ruin the story. It is after all, a story of selfishness, and ego.
The art is super accessible. My favorite panels are of the cityscape of Paris.
Cute.
I really enjoyed this light and fun story. The plot twists kept me guessing, and the characters were engaging. I admit I did take off a star because the big twist at the ending didn't have any clues or big hints, so it robs the reader from guessing what will happen, but doing so would ruin the fun surprise.
I adore the artwork! It's cartoony and bright and uses contrast and color well. I love how the flashback scenes are black, white, and gray and emotional scenes are washed in colors. The use of color in this book is great! Even tv shows are unlined and bluntly colored. I also enjoyed the expressions and body language of the characters. I found myself immersed in studying the "acting" of the characters.
I enjoyed the book, and I can easily read it again and again.
I adore the artwork! It's cartoony and bright and uses contrast and color well. I love how the flashback scenes are black, white, and gray and emotional scenes are washed in colors. The use of color in this book is great! Even tv shows are unlined and bluntly colored. I also enjoyed the expressions and body language of the characters. I found myself immersed in studying the "acting" of the characters.
I enjoyed the book, and I can easily read it again and again.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
3.5 stars
After reading Penelope Bagieu's [b:Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World|34506937|Brazen Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World|Pénélope Bagieu|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500773758s/34506937.jpg|59234012] I immediately requested the other two graphic novels of hers that were in my library's collection. I liked her biography of Mama Cass Elliiot ([b:California Dreamin'|26617460|California Dreamin'|Pénélope Bagieu|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442482259s/26617460.jpg|46654650]) but put off reading this last one which was actually the first of hers to be translated and sold in the US. I didn't want to be done reading what is available of her work.
This is a cute little story. Zoe is decidedly not literary - she's never been in a bookstore. She hates her job and her boyfriend. She meets a reclusive author and they begin a relationship and he credits Zoe with inspiring his writing.
Plot complication in the persona of his ex-wife enters the story and then Zoe discovers that the two of them are keeping a secret from the rest of the world.
I enjoyed this story and was pleased to see it take some turns I was not expecting.
The artwork is absolutely delightful. I added a half star to my rating just because the art was so good.
I certainly hope we get more from Penelope Bagieu. Her work is delightful.
After reading Penelope Bagieu's [b:Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World|34506937|Brazen Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World|Pénélope Bagieu|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500773758s/34506937.jpg|59234012] I immediately requested the other two graphic novels of hers that were in my library's collection. I liked her biography of Mama Cass Elliiot ([b:California Dreamin'|26617460|California Dreamin'|Pénélope Bagieu|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442482259s/26617460.jpg|46654650]) but put off reading this last one which was actually the first of hers to be translated and sold in the US. I didn't want to be done reading what is available of her work.
This is a cute little story. Zoe is decidedly not literary - she's never been in a bookstore. She hates her job and her boyfriend. She meets a reclusive author and they begin a relationship and he credits Zoe with inspiring his writing.
Plot complication in the persona of his ex-wife enters the story and then Zoe discovers that the two of them are keeping a secret from the rest of the world.
I enjoyed this story and was pleased to see it take some turns I was not expecting.
The artwork is absolutely delightful. I added a half star to my rating just because the art was so good.
I certainly hope we get more from Penelope Bagieu. Her work is delightful.
I truly enjoyed this book. For some reason when I checked it out at the library I assumed it was a memoir about the author trying to become a writer/illustrator (perhaps at the beginning the protagonist of this book is in a dead end job, as a model at an auto show). It wasn’t that at all! This book was a completely unexpected story with a twist ending! It’s straightforward, an easy read, but entirely unique and entrancing as our heroine happens to befriend a recluse author (and ends up living with him and leaving her horrible job and mean boyfriend) and discovering his secrets. I went into this already a fan of Bagieu (from reading her masterful “Brazen”) and French cartooning in general but this book has unusual color pairings, shapely interesting character design and expression and a swift pace. It’s smart and quirky and just a great read. Will recommend, will re-read.
I'm giving this a 4-star rating in its own category -- one-night-read, light-hearted(ish) graphic novel. This is not the same as a 4-star rating I would give a novel, per se, but it does mean it's worth your time to read it. The art is fun (and colorful, but not jarringly so), the plot is twisty, cheeky and unexpectedly feminist.