A whimsical tale about a young girl and her fox friend. The narration was slightly dark and disjointed, but the overall atmosphere was mostly pleasant. I both loved the artwork and was equally unsettled by the ending and disjointedness at times. (Hence the three star rating.)

An odd book spotted with stunning, atmospheric illustrations. While I feel like the story was reaching for something within Miyazaki’s realm, I didn’t get to know the characters or their world well, the pacing was disjointed, and the ending just didn’t have the weight I’d hoped for. That being said, I can imagine jr high and high school students falling in love with the character designs and graphic aspects of the presentation.

Over all this is a really cute graphic novel! The issue that I had with this was I didn't understand the ending and what happened. It might've just been a me problem but the end was confusing and felt rushed. Other than that everything else was really fun, but I had to read the synopsis after I finished reading to fully understand what happened. It as just a really fun time and a nice palate cleanser.

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- read in English. Review both in English & French.

<b>IN ENGLISH</b> - Jeanne and her best-friend, a fox called Pistouvi, live together in a tree house. They have a special friend, the Wind, portrayed as a fairy-like woman, who appears when she is called by characters of the graphic novel. Birds are depicted as the enemy, so whenever the two protagonists see them they make sure to annoy them.

The best thing about <i>Pistouvi</i> is the artwork! Everything is in black and white, the main characters are cute and very expressive, and I loved seeing them surrounded by beautifully drawn nature (in the snow, in the forest, etc). The art is the main reason why I am giving this book 3 stars.

As for the story itself, I have to admit that I was a bit confused at first. There is no clear plot, it is rather a collection of episodes. You can feel that this is a story about childhood and growing up, but it is hard to understand it as such before you get to the ending. About the ending... It was really sad. But it somewhat gives a purpose to the story. Still, I would like to know what happens after.

You should only read this graphic novel IF you're okay with reading a book that has no plot but an eerie atmosphere. Big plus for the depiction of the surroundings which plays with the ambiguity between the real world and this surreal world, where things look normal - but at the same time, they aren't.

<b>EN FRANÇAIS</b> - Jeanne et son meilleur-ami, un renard qui se nomme Pistouvi, vivent ensemble dans une cabane en haut d'un arbre. Ils ont une amie spéciale, le Vent, personnifié en tant que femme qui fait penser à une fée. Elle apparaît à chaque fois qu'un des personnages de la BD l'appelle. Une nuée d'oiseaux est dépeint comme l'ennemi, ce qui explique pourquoi les deux protagonistes leur font la vie dure à chaque fois qu'ils les voient.

La meilleure chose dans cette BD est incontestablement l'art! Tout est en noir et blanc, les personnages principaux sont mignons et très expressifs du visage. J'ai aussi beaucoup aimé les voir entouré par une nature très joliment dessinée (dans la neige, dans la forêt, etc). C'est pour ça que j'ai mis 3 étoiles à cet ouvrage.

Pour ce qui est de l'histoire, j'étais un peu confuse au début. Il n'y a pas vraiment d'intrigue, c'est plutôt une collection d'épisodes/chapitres pas forcément en lien les uns avec les autres. On ressent que c'est une histoire portant sur les thèmes de l'enfance et le fait de grandir, mais ce n'est qu'après avoir lu la fin que l'on peut réellement s'en rendre compte. Pour ce qui est de la fin, elle était très triste. Mais elle semble donner un but à cette histoire. Quoi qu'il en soit, j'aimerais savoir ce qui se passe après.

Ne lire cette BD que si cela ne vous dérange pas de lire une histoire qui n'a pas de véritable intrigue, mais qui a tout de même une atmosphère mystérieuse. Un gros plus pour la représentation des environnements qui joue avec cette ambiguïté entre le monde réel et un monde irréel, où les choses paraissent normales mais, à la fois, ne le sont pas.

I was excited to read this because the concept and the art looked great, but I was unable to open the file provided. I tried many times with Adobe Digital Editions, but the screen would glitch into white. The same thing happened when I tried accesing the story trough the NetGalley App, unfortunately. I am sorry, but despite me trying in many ways and mant times, it has become impossible for me to read this. However, I wouldn't want this experience to impact on the book's rating and thus I will rate it 5 stars.

It's a book for children and I love it! The art is so detailed and beautiful. There are some holes in the plot, but the kids aren't reading books like this to hear all the plot.

Graphic novels are poor with text and I'm giving 4 stars because every chapter can be a separate story. We don't need to understand why he was scared of the birds. Kids are scared of things and they can't really explain why exactly and I think it's okay.

The Pistouvi is a cute little fox whos in adventures with his best friend. They have a good and bad time together. I liked how it was showed that it's okay to not be okay and spend time just lying and sleeping. That you don't need do anything and your friends will understand that. And the next day can be different and beautiful with new adventures and possibilities.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #Pistouvi #NetGalley

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
This is a really nice graphic novel! The story here is the kind where you are confused while reading it, but once you get to the end it all starts to make sense. I really enjoyed all the symbolism in the story, and how it makes leaving your childhood behind seems like a terrifying experience where you struggle to understand what is going on. I was really shocked by the ending, but also think it was so perfect.

• Pistouvi

Firstly from the cover and description we can say that the story is about pistouvi named fox and a girl

The story was so abrupt and fun to go through. Their journey their life how they live in their world which is pretty insane and to be honest I love insane worlds cause they increase our imagination and creative powers.

The sweet little fox Pistouvi who lives with his best friend and caretaker Jeanna are having a fun life without any adult supervision but there is a grumpy man tractor in their world also a very mystical magical Wind lady

You will be very curious as in what is happening, what's that for, how does that has magic, what does this do and the story will end in that very peaked interest point

Also I'm not spoiling the story for you but the ending made me mad. Like super mad now I wanna know what happens to them or does something even happen to them

So I recommend this graphic novel to anyone who wanna dive in some madness without any proper knowledge of starting or end cause that's what will hit you hard

Also last but not the least kudos to the graphic artist. You did good. Your drawings male me fall in love with pistouvi so much I wanna have a pet little fox to myself

• Character development- 2☆
• Story Plot- 3☆
• Side characters- 3☆
• Flow of the story- 4.5☆
• Overall - 3☆

The cover was what drew me to this graphic novel, and to be honest, the art is the only thing worth mentioning at all. The plot is practically non-existent, just a bunch of random vignettes put together without any sense or meaning. The story itself is about a girl and her fox friend fighting a bunch of birds. I didn’t understand the point of any of it.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

While the illustration style was quite compelling, I had trouble buying into the world portrayed. Each scene gave an impression of some important meaning without connecting the dots to a clear message for the reader. You may enjoy this book if you are a fan of Studio Ghibli reminiscent storylines and characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Merwan & Gatignol for the ARC.

I'll be honest I did not even finish it. I was asking myself "what is the point" while reading this a few too many times to keep reading. We were dropped into this world with no explanation and no plot to really drive it forward. The synopsis says everything changes when the birds arrive, however the story starts and the birds are already there. It was too all over the place for me and I can't see myself giving this to a child and them understanding what is going on.

The art is the best part of it all, but that doesn't save the book for me.

The graphic novel tells the story of a small fox Pistouvi who lives in a treehouse with a girl called Jeannie. It is told in a series of short vignettes recounting the duo's adventures during various seasons and their constant struggle to navigate the unfriendly world with frightening birds.

What drew me to this little graphic novel is the cover, which is simple and intriguing at the same time. The art is definitely the strongest point of this publication, with the stories told coming at a close second. This uplifting story about friendship, childhood, and nature is perfect for readers of all ages.

The smile wouldn't leave my face as I was reading it and I see myself coming back to "Pistouvi" and reading it again in the future. I absolutely adored it!

Pistouvi is an attractive book with a cover that caught my eye. I would gladly share this text with young readers (or older readers) who have yet to find the book that captures their interest. An interesting, lovely, and engaging visual story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a cute little book! I was quite surprised at what I found here, Would recommend if you're in need of a good, quick read.

This graphic novel was described as "a beautiful, lyrical fable about the inevitable transition from childhood freedom to adult responsibility, replete with laughs, nostalgia and heartache." This description pulled me in and immediately made me want to pick up Pistouvi, however, this story did not deliver.

The art style is intriguing and stylistic, and it is a very quick, easy read. However, there is not much else that I can say I liked about this graphic novel. There is no plot, and it is entirely too confusing for a graphic novel catered towards children. I found myself asking "what's the point?" after I completed it. 1.5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

Pistouvi is a fox who lives with a young girl named Jeanne. Their home is a tree house in the middle of a large field, which is maintained by a rather large and foreboding tractor-man and his love the Wind. The graphic novel is a look into their adventures. I think?

The artwork in this graphic novel is beautiful. Every black and white page has so much detail and emotion. I just wish the actual story was just as moving. The plot is jumbled and confusing. Why are they so afraid of the birds? Why does it matter if they can understand them or not? Every chapter was a piece of a story that didn’t seem to make sense when pieces came together at the end.

I almost wish this book was completely without text, because the images themselves moved me. I didn’t need the words that, in the end, left me more confused than satisfied.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
I loved the black and white line drawings. The artwork was really well done, and almost enough of a story to stand alone.

***Thank you to Netgalley for this eARC for honest review***
**SPOILER ALERT? Maybe?**

This was a strange graphic novel about a young girl and her friend/pet fox who turns into a bird (kind of...sometimes...) and their daily life (I guess) with a giant tractor man and the lady wind. That's about what I could decipher. Mostly I didn't really like it because nothing was really explained and it was so short it seemed almost pointless. The art itself was fine, but the characters and plot were lacking in my mind.

The graphic novel follows a little girl names Jeanne and her fox friend Pistouvi, who have a magical ocarina that command anyone and for unexplained reasons, are deadly afraid of birds.

While I enjoyed the artstyle greatly and think the visual were holding well, the story was non-existent and I had a hard time understanding or relating to the characters as their motives and thoughts were an enigma even as I finished the graphic novel. As I turned the last page, I felt dissatisfied for not having a real ending, nor a real merit in the end to the events that taken place - the feeling of "that's it?" surfaced in me as the ending was depressing and leaving more questions than answers.

the art in 'pistouvi' is beautiful. it's all in black and whites, and each character is distinct and has their own line style: some are bolder, to show their gruff nature, while others have light lines, barely there, to show their quickness. visually it's amazing to look at, and i think it really gives a life to this otherworldly feeling that runs throughout.

however, i found the falling together of the plot lacking. it's confusing and jumpy, and you can never really settle in the story because there's no moment where anything is explained to make sense of these characters and their relationships. i was left feeling let down by the ending, with how abrupt and nonsensical it felt in the context of the rest of the story. i couldn't figure out what the point of any of it was.