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_reading_with_kate_'s review
I know it's probably unfair to compare, but I liked Jane, the Fox and Me so much better.
chelseamguy's review
4.0
I loved this, the art, having children deal with real world issues, and talking about what it means to be brave as a man with big feelings and tears to cry.
sunflower_martha's review against another edition
4.0
Ho appena finito questa graphic novel e, chiudendo il volume, so già che la rileggerò almeno una volta prima di riportarla alla biblioteca.
E' un'opera delicata, dolce e dolorosa, "un piccolo dente di leone, tutto storto, ma sincero", per citare il giovane Louis.
Le illustrazioni trasmettono intensamente gli stati d'animo dei protagonisti, in particolare la scelta dei colori.
Questa storia ha parlato ad una parte di me, sono felice di averla letta.
E' un'opera delicata, dolce e dolorosa, "un piccolo dente di leone, tutto storto, ma sincero", per citare il giovane Louis.
Le illustrazioni trasmettono intensamente gli stati d'animo dei protagonisti, in particolare la scelta dei colori.
Questa storia ha parlato ad una parte di me, sono felice di averla letta.
lsparrow's review
4.0
the struggles of childhood finding your courage, struggling through change/loss trying to make sense of the adults in your life and their struggles.
heathersnerdyworld's review
4.0
A heartbreaking tale of a young boy and his perception of how substance use has impacted his family. It's also heartwarming at times and I appreciate that this story acknowledges how are preteens/older children are to the realities of family dynamics. The emotions, confusion, worries, and day to day behaviour of this age group felt realistic and well-represented to me.
The art style is pretty in an understated way and I enjoyed how happier topics were noted with a calming yellow.
4/5
The art style is pretty in an understated way and I enjoyed how happier topics were noted with a calming yellow.
4/5
towering_tbr's review
4.0
Absolutely stunning art. This is a slice of life book for a boy whose parents are separating, his dad has a drinking problem, and rescuing a racoon. I enjoyed it a lot.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely gorgeous book that doesn't dare shy away from the complexities of a childhood riddled with alcoholism and anxiety. With its use of a limited color palette as a means of conveying the story, the illustrations and narration interweave together to allow for moments of hope and despair to linger as the characters move forward with their lives.
This story is tender, honest, and compelling, especially as summer vacation takes its ups and downs. Louis and Truffle are a magnificent pair, reminding me of Over the Garden Wall's protagonists, especially as bees sting, and the family takes a vacation to New York. They're sweet and adorable, and make the tone of this book lighter than one might expect on alcoholism and anxiety.
Overall, this was just so, so good. I've read some of Britt and Arsenault's work before, and this just reminds why they make such a good duo. I'd definitely recommend this to middle schoolers and up, and for those who are working up the courage to talk to their crush.
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This story is tender, honest, and compelling, especially as summer vacation takes its ups and downs. Louis and Truffle are a magnificent pair, reminding me of Over the Garden Wall's protagonists, especially as bees sting, and the family takes a vacation to New York. They're sweet and adorable, and make the tone of this book lighter than one might expect on alcoholism and anxiety.
Overall, this was just so, so good. I've read some of Britt and Arsenault's work before, and this just reminds why they make such a good duo. I'd definitely recommend this to middle schoolers and up, and for those who are working up the courage to talk to their crush.
Review cross-listed here!
mbrandmaier's review
4.0
Cool illustrations. A boy and his brother cope with their parents' separation and their father's alcoholism. It is set in Montreal.
aoosterwyk's review
5.0
This was touching, warm, sad, and hopeful all at the same time. A father’s alcoholism wounds a family, but can’t destroy it’s bonds of love. The artwork is simple, yet deep, like the best poetry. Truly great!!!