Reviews

Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt

betweenbookends's review

4.0

It's completely fascinating when art & just a few sparse words can tell a story as emotive and beautifully wrought as any literary novel. Louis Undercover explores childhood & innocence, sibling camaraderie, friendship & first love under an overarching theme of growing up with an alcoholic father and a depressed mother. It's rare when in a graphic novel, you appreciate the art & the writing in equal measure. Fanny Britt's writing is so evocative, poetic and so utterly whimsical, it leaves an indelible mark. Isabelle Arsenault brings to life the characters, the subtlest of expressions with such vivid clarity and exuberance, and that combination is just perfection.
Ps. Truffle is the cutest character you'll ever meet in fictional world❣️

I can't recommend their work enough. I loved both Jane, the fox and me and Louis Undercover. I really urge you to pick it up if you enjoy graphic novels.

I managed to get an advanced copy. This title releases in October 2017!

zanm's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

whimsy_and_rigor's review

emotional reflective sad fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

refractedtruth's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story did an incredible job depicting a tough situation through the eyes of a child, as well as some other heavy hitting points. I read this in two sittings only because I had to bring it home from the library. Wonderfully crafted, masterfully executed.

zquill's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoy how color is incorporated into this work. I wish it were longer for more of the story to be explored, but I appreciate that it leaves its vagaries as an imitation of life. The ending was hopeful in a way that didn't deny the difficulties Louis found with love.

littleelfman's review

4.0

Beautiful (as expected), sad (as guessed), and heartfelt (as wanted).

ttreadsya's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This story was very emotional although told from the perspective of the child i still understood the emotions and i personally could relate to some of said emotions.

The feeling like you needed to be brave. The watching of your parents emotions and problems. Easedropping on their coversations... but most of all the most serious of the topics a father with alcoholism. I found that very relatable and handled fairly well. 

Nothing overly wrong with the story was just wanting a tad more thats all. Love the style that it was illustrated in and the raccoon though!

noelles's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

_mallc_'s review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful & brilliant.

eggchelleee's review

3.0

this art was mwuah chef's kiss!