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mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
So, I read this book in Dutch last year (absolutely loved it btw), sadly, the library I got this one from (and the only one of my libraries who had it) only had the first part. So I was beyond excited when I spotted this book on Netgalley and it was the WHOLE book. I just had to have it despite half the story still being quite fresh on my mind. It does help that this one is in English, while the one I read was in Dutch. Plus, there is like half of the book that is just NEW and from what I remember there will be quite some things happening given the ending of the first part and I am eager to see how things will get solved there.
This book is about an old man whose son and his wife adopt a tiny little girl from Peru after a devastating earthquake that took the lives of hundred-thousands of people. The old man is now a grandfather… but he isn’t too happy with it. But I know that he will love her eventually. It just takes a while and some cuteness from Qinaya to win her new grandfather’s heart. That is the first part, the second part is about the old man going to Peru. Why, you will have to read the book.
Next to the grandfather making peace with the fact he is now a grandfather and Qinaya winning his heart, we also see other parts in the life of this family. Like his fitness buddies or well, just his buddies given that they feast after a bit of exercising.
So, I read this book in Dutch last year (absolutely loved it btw), sadly, the library I got this one from (and the only one of my libraries who had it) only had the first part. So I was beyond excited when I spotted this book on Netgalley and it was the WHOLE book. I just had to have it despite half the story still being quite fresh on my mind. It does help that this one is in English, while the one I read was in Dutch. Plus, there is like half of the book that is just NEW and from what I remember there will be quite some things happening given the ending of the first part and I am eager to see how things will get solved there.
This book is about an old man whose son and his wife adopt a tiny little girl from Peru after a devastating earthquake that took the lives of hundred-thousands of people. The old man is now a grandfather… but he isn’t too happy with it. But I know that he will love her eventually. It just takes a while and some cuteness from Qinaya to win her new grandfather’s heart. That is the first part, the second part is about the old man going to Peru. Why, you will have to read the book.
Next to the grandfather making peace with the fact he is now a grandfather and Qinaya winning his heart, we also see other parts in the life of this family. Like his fitness buddies or well, just his buddies given that they feast after a bit of exercising.
popgoesbitty's review
4.0
This was a really charming graphic novel, though it wasn't void of its own heart wrenching moments. I've read other ones by this French author and really wish more of his work was translated. He has a way of creating the tenderest characters who often belong to marginalized groups. You can tell by the cover that the artwork is going to be excellent, and it was. It lost a star due solely to personal preference; as a person who loves plot-driven stuff, I do wish the story was a little more satisfying. This is a truly character-driven piece.
allireadsmke's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
geekwayne's review
4.0
'The Adoption' by Zidrou with art by Arno Monin is a graphic novel about an adopted little girl that melts her grandparents hearts.
After an earthquake in Peru, Gabriel's son and daughter adopt a little orphan girl. They bring her back to Belgium. Gabriel is set in his ways with outings with his friends and loving his retired life. He warms slowly to the little girl. When it turns out that the girl may have been fraudulently adopted, it shatters everything.
I liked this story of a grouchy old man and a cute little girl. The story is not cut and dried and takes some interesting turns. The art is pretty good too.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Magnetic Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
After an earthquake in Peru, Gabriel's son and daughter adopt a little orphan girl. They bring her back to Belgium. Gabriel is set in his ways with outings with his friends and loving his retired life. He warms slowly to the little girl. When it turns out that the girl may have been fraudulently adopted, it shatters everything.
I liked this story of a grouchy old man and a cute little girl. The story is not cut and dried and takes some interesting turns. The art is pretty good too.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Magnetic Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
ericthec's review
5.0
I really liked this. It’s not as drippy as the cover suggests and as really well written. Loved the French setting and the art is really incredible. Highly recommended.
gingerbread_void's review
2.0
This was a very cute and very important graphic novel and I loves the story but the art style was just not for me. I am sure many of you will really like this but sadly it just wasn't for me.
itselvv's review
قصة عن رحلة نشوء علاقة أبوية ظريفة بين جد وحفيدته المتبناة بعدما كان ضد قرار التبني من الأساس. أخذت القصة منعطفًا غير متوقع، وهو مالم يعجبني.
fireth's review
5.0
Before reading this, I thought this will be a journey how a family adopts and welcome a child into the family. Without giving anything away, I’m heartbroken and sad; and how the story changed.
ngreader's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and thought it explored a great part of being a grandparent and the desperateness of trying to be a parent with a couple that is infertile. The twist was something I totally did not see coming.
The art was beautiful and the exploration of family and fatherhood was amazing.
The art was beautiful and the exploration of family and fatherhood was amazing.