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ilovewongkarwai's review
5.0
I need Fanny and Isabelle to work on more stuff together. This was as beautiful and heart-breaking/warming as their other graphic novel.
sammah's review
5.0
Note: I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
This was absolutely beautiful. The story itself is so well told, better than I really could have imagined. It's told through the eyes of a young boy named Louis, and it explores a lot of every heavy issues. His father is a heavy drinker and his parents are separated, so he and his siblings shuttle back and forth between mom and dad. They try to make things work out, try hard to be a family, but ultimately his father's drinking proves to be too much and he requires more help than they could ever give him.
There are a lot of sweet moments too, including Louis getting his first crush (a girl named Billie). I really loved this, and the art work was out of this world. It was just so visually stunning that I found myself taking a lot of time to absorb the art and all of the small details that made it so wonderful. I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy of this!
This was absolutely beautiful. The story itself is so well told, better than I really could have imagined. It's told through the eyes of a young boy named Louis, and it explores a lot of every heavy issues. His father is a heavy drinker and his parents are separated, so he and his siblings shuttle back and forth between mom and dad. They try to make things work out, try hard to be a family, but ultimately his father's drinking proves to be too much and he requires more help than they could ever give him.
There are a lot of sweet moments too, including Louis getting his first crush (a girl named Billie). I really loved this, and the art work was out of this world. It was just so visually stunning that I found myself taking a lot of time to absorb the art and all of the small details that made it so wonderful. I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy of this!
elishaireland's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
carpedentum's review against another edition
2.0
Svårplacerad bok med lite märklig pacing. Fin, men tror inte den tilltalar målgruppen tonåringar, vilket är vad den marknadsförs emot. Ångrar inte att jag läste den men kommer inte rekommendera den vidare, mest troligt.
rainbowbookworm's review
4.0
This gorgeous book--from the team who created Jane, the Fox, and Me--follows Louis's life over one summer. We see him trying to approach his crush and dealing with family troubles such as his parents' separation and his father's alcoholism. By his side is his brother Truffle and, just for a bit, a rescued raccoon they named Michael Jackson.
p0tat0's review
4.0
Tender story, beautifully illustrated, about a boy grappling with his father's alcoholism, his divided family and becoming his own person.
aklibrarychick's review
5.0
Thought graphic novels like this aren't the most popular with students, they are my favorite. Louis Undercover is a poignant, sometimes funny slice of life story that deals with topics like alcoholism, broken homes, and unrequited love, all handled in a sensitive and age-appropriate way. I highly recommend this book!
jsant's review
5.0
Beautiful, artistic, touching. Draws quite the emotions for a children's illustrated story. I'm impressed
raoionna's review
4.0
Evocative watercolor illustrations tell the stories of the life and times of Louis.
sunday's review
5.0
I'm a huge fan of Isabelle Arsenault's picture book work, so this was an easy sell for me. Beautiful to look at, soft, dreamy--and a slim, poetic story about a small time in a small boy's life. Sweetly suitable for most ages, I think, which perhaps leaves the adult reader (or, left me) wanting just a little more.