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The Dream Factory - Book 1
Living with narcolepsy is no picnic. Andy falls asleep everywhere, all the time, especially at the most critical moments. But one day, his condition gives him the opportunity to discover The Dream Factory. Posing as an intern, the teenager infiltrates the organization created to regulate everyone's dreams and nightmares. With security agents hot on his tail, Andy is determined to find out why he falls asleep so often...
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Published August 30, 2023
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August 30, 2023
I have got an ARC of this Graphic Novel, In exchange for an honest review, Thanks David, Goum, Europe comics for sharing this with us.
So where do i start? The good things? This is pretty much like, Inside Out, Soul, Monster Inc, and any other work that is similar, and that's a good thing, we can always use more of them.
The Art was quite simply second to none, Cartoonish, Impeccable, Accurate, Beautiful, Cute, It had it all and then some, and there is no single bad comment about the Art for me.
The story felt rushed somehow specially the beginning, it felt that maybe if the writer was presenting this as a movie, he would have had the time to build it up more, instead 63 pages first graphic novel.
I found myself not giving a fuck about the kid protagonist, His friends are not paying him attention, and he has Narcolepsy, both of which are touched upon very lightly i didn't even get the chance to feel for the kid, and he has an amazingly short amazing grandma, how can she be shorter than him? is beyond me, but she is super cute and super attentive, and i am super glad she didn't die from a heart attack when he again went into Narcolepsy episode, which is the only moment i felt real danger in the story, Now the kid had a cause, he had to get medicine to his Grandma.
Innovative world for sure, amazing characters, amazing atmosphere, amazing creatures of dreams, and buildings in dreamscape.
But if there was ever a case for a longer Graphic novel, And a longer introduction, this would win it hands down.
Not sure if i will be here for the second book as i am taking a step back from reading, but we will see how it goes, don't take dark Egypt lightly, one can read a lot in 1 and half hour without electricity.
So where do i start? The good things? This is pretty much like, Inside Out, Soul, Monster Inc, and any other work that is similar, and that's a good thing, we can always use more of them.
The Art was quite simply second to none, Cartoonish, Impeccable, Accurate, Beautiful, Cute, It had it all and then some, and there is no single bad comment about the Art for me.
The story felt rushed somehow specially the beginning, it felt that maybe if the writer was presenting this as a movie, he would have had the time to build it up more, instead 63 pages first graphic novel.
I found myself not giving a fuck about the kid protagonist, His friends are not paying him attention, and he has Narcolepsy, both of which are touched upon very lightly i didn't even get the chance to feel for the kid, and he has an amazingly short amazing grandma, how can she be shorter than him? is beyond me, but she is super cute and super attentive, and i am super glad she didn't die from a heart attack when he again went into Narcolepsy episode, which is the only moment i felt real danger in the story, Now the kid had a cause, he had to get medicine to his Grandma.
Innovative world for sure, amazing characters, amazing atmosphere, amazing creatures of dreams, and buildings in dreamscape.
But if there was ever a case for a longer Graphic novel, And a longer introduction, this would win it hands down.
Not sure if i will be here for the second book as i am taking a step back from reading, but we will see how it goes, don't take dark Egypt lightly, one can read a lot in 1 and half hour without electricity.
September 5, 2023
3/5
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
The art in this first volume was truly pretty, as goes for the color palette.
The story definitely needs more development, but in these first 60 pages of the first volume we can already tell it's going to be pretty exciting. This volume felt very rushed and more pages are needed to dedicate more space to the actual topic of this novel, especially how this effects the relationships with his friends and people around him. Considering the book started with our boy falling aspleep while announcing a big surpise to his friends who leave him alone without even trying to help him like they are used to, I'd like to see more of that arc...
I honestly never read any book dedicated to narcolepsia and the way the author decided to treat the argument is definitely peculiar. The way of having this fantasy world created around it based on dreams and nightmares makes the novel accessible to anyone.
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
The art in this first volume was truly pretty, as goes for the color palette.
The story definitely needs more development, but in these first 60 pages of the first volume we can already tell it's going to be pretty exciting. This volume felt very rushed and more pages are needed to dedicate more space to the actual topic of this novel, especially how this effects the relationships with his friends and people around him. Considering the book started with our boy falling aspleep while announcing a big surpise to his friends who leave him alone without even trying to help him like they are used to, I'd like to see more of that arc...
I honestly never read any book dedicated to narcolepsia and the way the author decided to treat the argument is definitely peculiar. The way of having this fantasy world created around it based on dreams and nightmares makes the novel accessible to anyone.
October 2, 2023
The color choices were very pretty and the art was cute. I think kids will like it because it balances being silly without crossing into too silly. It fits well for a story about dreams It does have a cliffhanger ending and I know some kids don't like that, but I fell like a lot will just want to immediately start book 2.
4 stars
4 stars
September 18, 2023
Welcome Back!
This is already shaping up to be a busy week and it is only Monday. However, I have some really good reads I am excited to talk about this week. I am starting off our week with Dream Factory, an upcoming graphic novel that I had the opportunity to read as an E-ARC (thank you so much to the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions). So without further ado, let’s jump straight into our first read of the week!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Andy has narcolepsy, so he can fall asleep anywhere at any time which can be pretty scary but also kind of prevents him from having good friends, and in middle school that is really hard. Andy lives with his grandmother and worries over her health just as much as she worries over his. When Andy starts having stronger narcoleptic episodes and ends up in a weird dream factory, his grandmother falls ill in the real world. Can Andy get out of the dream world in time to help her?
First I want to say the art in this graphic novel is absolutely awe-inspiring. The colors are bright and vivid when Andy’s in his dream world, and at home with his grandmother. Outside of the art, I loved Andy’s story. I felt the special bond between him and his grandmother and felt Andy’s concern for her and vice versa. I would love to see what happens to Andy and his grandmother next. I highly recommend giving it a try!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
**Thank you so much to the publisher for the E-ARC!
This is already shaping up to be a busy week and it is only Monday. However, I have some really good reads I am excited to talk about this week. I am starting off our week with Dream Factory, an upcoming graphic novel that I had the opportunity to read as an E-ARC (thank you so much to the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions). So without further ado, let’s jump straight into our first read of the week!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Andy has narcolepsy, so he can fall asleep anywhere at any time which can be pretty scary but also kind of prevents him from having good friends, and in middle school that is really hard. Andy lives with his grandmother and worries over her health just as much as she worries over his. When Andy starts having stronger narcoleptic episodes and ends up in a weird dream factory, his grandmother falls ill in the real world. Can Andy get out of the dream world in time to help her?
First I want to say the art in this graphic novel is absolutely awe-inspiring. The colors are bright and vivid when Andy’s in his dream world, and at home with his grandmother. Outside of the art, I loved Andy’s story. I felt the special bond between him and his grandmother and felt Andy’s concern for her and vice versa. I would love to see what happens to Andy and his grandmother next. I highly recommend giving it a try!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
**Thank you so much to the publisher for the E-ARC!
September 9, 2023
Andy is an energetic, creative kid who happens to fall asleep a lot due to his narcolepsy. When his friends abandon him, he discovers that he has the power to influence his own dreams and even escape into the larger dream universe. He accidentally infiltrates the Dream Factory, not realizing that if he doesn't get back to his own dream, much less his own world, there could be dire consequences for humanity's collective unconsciousness.
Well, this book is silly and quirky. Although the style is cartoony, almost Nickelodeon style, the story is confusing in an Alice in Wonderland way. I struggled to figure out what was going on, but at the same time, that feels entirely appropriate in a book like this. I hate cliffhanger endings, but I'm definitely curious about the sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Well, this book is silly and quirky. Although the style is cartoony, almost Nickelodeon style, the story is confusing in an Alice in Wonderland way. I struggled to figure out what was going on, but at the same time, that feels entirely appropriate in a book like this. I hate cliffhanger endings, but I'm definitely curious about the sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
September 16, 2023
2.5 stars.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.
This was decent, but I would have liked more stuff about his narcolepsy... That was mainly why I was interested in the book, because I love disability rep in books, so yeah I would have loved more of a focus on that.
The drawings were nice tho, but the text was a bit hard to read at times. Glad I read it tho!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.
This was decent, but I would have liked more stuff about his narcolepsy... That was mainly why I was interested in the book, because I love disability rep in books, so yeah I would have loved more of a focus on that.
The drawings were nice tho, but the text was a bit hard to read at times. Glad I read it tho!
August 16, 2023
This was GORGEOUSLY illustrated! Andy has narcolepsy and ends up being able to go into his own dreams… he meets people in there who show him through the Dream Factory. I enjoyed this!
January 15, 2024
The Dream Factory is about a a young boy suffering from narcolepsy who finds himself entering a dreamland where a finds and entire organization that regulates dreams.
This book reads exactly like a pilot episode of an excellent TV animation show. It also has a similar feel to Pixar's Inside Out. It's also quite lovely to see representation for an illness, that while not so common, does affect children with not only with narcolepsy, but also kids who may suffer from POTS as well.
Although short, I do feel like it told enough of a story with enough resolution to the initial storyline that I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment. I can't wait to see what these authors have in store next. Additionally, the artwork is some of the most gorgeous, full-bodied, and vibrant that I've ever seen. I enjoyed this quite a bit!
Thank you to Netgalley and Europe Comics for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book reads exactly like a pilot episode of an excellent TV animation show. It also has a similar feel to Pixar's Inside Out. It's also quite lovely to see representation for an illness, that while not so common, does affect children with not only with narcolepsy, but also kids who may suffer from POTS as well.
Although short, I do feel like it told enough of a story with enough resolution to the initial storyline that I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment. I can't wait to see what these authors have in store next. Additionally, the artwork is some of the most gorgeous, full-bodied, and vibrant that I've ever seen. I enjoyed this quite a bit!
Thank you to Netgalley and Europe Comics for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2023
First of all, let’s just start with the illustrations. They are absolutely stunning! So well done.
The story starts with our main character Andy grabbing his friends’ phones, and having them chase after him and lure them into an abandoned factory. In the middle of this pursuit, Andy falls asleep and his friends all walk away, leaving before the big reveal. Come to find out he had a big surprise for them all along and had been working on it for 2 weeks. We also come to learn that Andy suffers from narcolepsy.
He returns home and confides in his grandma about his disappointment. In this conversation, he also mentions men in suits who are in pursuit of him.
All of a sudden, he ends up in an altercation with the space men in suits, and follows them back to their headquarters. There he comes to learn about the dream factory.
The dream factory is run by Mr. Sandman, who is in charge of everyone’s dreams and nightmares on earth, as well as the production and retention of dream sand.
Andy meets the employee Boom at the factory, who becomes his guide to the ins and outs of the dream factory. He also asks Boom why dreams are regulated, and Boom goes to explain that if it weren’t for them, dreams would consume each other until the mass would fall apart from within itself. This would also leave humans to insomnia, if not, other worse fates.
They’re able to avert a crisis that Andy is able to assist with, but the employees come to find out there’s another problem. Andy isn’t in his dream bubble, which could mean the dream his dream bubbles could burst, which in turn can cause others to have the same effect.
Andy abruptly wakes up out of his home and comes to find out he’s been robbed and his so-called friends that could’ve helped prevent that decided not to.
As Andy bonds with his grandma, a terrible accident happens where she seems to be having a heart attack. Andy runs to find her medicine and finds himself back in the dream factory reunited with Boom. Boom also discloses he’s not actually in the dream factory, but works in the nightmare section.
Andy tells Boom he’s the dreamer and desperately needs to wake up and he’ll his grandma.
Rather than helping, Boom gives into protocol and sells Andy out to upper management. However Kof comes in and saves him. Andy is able to get away, but almost gets caught by the security, the black sheep. This time around, Boom helps him, but at this point Andy has lost trust in him.
The black sheep chase after them again and Boom helps them escape a second time while also giving Andy a plan to get back to his dream bubble.
They hijack a ship to take him back to his dream bubble but they are at a standstill with the dream factory. After a fierce battle, it seems that Andy gets back to his bubble.
However we’re brought back to reality where Andy’s grandma is on the phone with his doctor saying Andy seems to be experiencing a longer episode. We get another flashback of Andy and it seems he’s in limbo and his attempts of returning to his dream bubble have been thwarted.
I need to see where this goes next! What an epic story! If you love beautifully illustrated graphic novels and exciting adventures, I would recommend checking this out!
Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me the arc in exchange for an honest review.
The story starts with our main character Andy grabbing his friends’ phones, and having them chase after him and lure them into an abandoned factory. In the middle of this pursuit, Andy falls asleep and his friends all walk away, leaving before the big reveal. Come to find out he had a big surprise for them all along and had been working on it for 2 weeks. We also come to learn that Andy suffers from narcolepsy.
He returns home and confides in his grandma about his disappointment. In this conversation, he also mentions men in suits who are in pursuit of him.
All of a sudden, he ends up in an altercation with the space men in suits, and follows them back to their headquarters. There he comes to learn about the dream factory.
The dream factory is run by Mr. Sandman, who is in charge of everyone’s dreams and nightmares on earth, as well as the production and retention of dream sand.
Andy meets the employee Boom at the factory, who becomes his guide to the ins and outs of the dream factory. He also asks Boom why dreams are regulated, and Boom goes to explain that if it weren’t for them, dreams would consume each other until the mass would fall apart from within itself. This would also leave humans to insomnia, if not, other worse fates.
They’re able to avert a crisis that Andy is able to assist with, but the employees come to find out there’s another problem. Andy isn’t in his dream bubble, which could mean the dream his dream bubbles could burst, which in turn can cause others to have the same effect.
Andy abruptly wakes up out of his home and comes to find out he’s been robbed and his so-called friends that could’ve helped prevent that decided not to.
As Andy bonds with his grandma, a terrible accident happens where she seems to be having a heart attack. Andy runs to find her medicine and finds himself back in the dream factory reunited with Boom. Boom also discloses he’s not actually in the dream factory, but works in the nightmare section.
Andy tells Boom he’s the dreamer and desperately needs to wake up and he’ll his grandma.
Rather than helping, Boom gives into protocol and sells Andy out to upper management. However Kof comes in and saves him. Andy is able to get away, but almost gets caught by the security, the black sheep. This time around, Boom helps him, but at this point Andy has lost trust in him.
The black sheep chase after them again and Boom helps them escape a second time while also giving Andy a plan to get back to his dream bubble.
They hijack a ship to take him back to his dream bubble but they are at a standstill with the dream factory. After a fierce battle, it seems that Andy gets back to his bubble.
However we’re brought back to reality where Andy’s grandma is on the phone with his doctor saying Andy seems to be experiencing a longer episode. We get another flashback of Andy and it seems he’s in limbo and his attempts of returning to his dream bubble have been thwarted.
I need to see where this goes next! What an epic story! If you love beautifully illustrated graphic novels and exciting adventures, I would recommend checking this out!
Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me the arc in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2024
Imaginez-vous vivre avec la narcolepsie. S'endormir à tout moment, n'importe où, surtout aux moments les plus critiques. C'est la réalité d'Andy, le protagoniste de la bande dessinée "The Dream Factor". Mais un jour, sa condition lui offre une opportunité inattendue : celle de découvrir l'existence de la "Dream Factory". Se faisant passer pour un stagiaire, l'adolescent s'infiltre dans cette organisation créée pour réguler les rêves et cauchemars de chacun. Avec des agents de sécurité à ses trousses, Andy est déterminé à découvrir pourquoi il s'endort si souvent...
Publié en tant que premier volume, "The Dream Factor" offre une aventure palpitante qui séduit par ses dessins sympathiques et dynamiques. L'histoire, bien que divertissante, reste en surface, ce qui est compréhensible compte tenu de sa nature de point de départ.
L'œuvre nous transporte dans un monde où les rêves et les cauchemars sont régis par une organisation secrète. Cette idée intrigue dès le début, offrant un terrain fertile pour l'imagination. L'auteur nous plonge dans un univers où les frontières entre la réalité et le rêve deviennent floues, où l'imagination est la seule limite.
Andy, en tant que personnage principal, est immédiatement attachant. Sa lutte contre sa narcolepsie le rend à la fois vulnérable et courageux, et sa détermination à découvrir la vérité le rend d'autant plus admirable. Les personnages secondaires ajoutent également de la profondeur à l'histoire, chacun apportant sa propre contribution à l'intrigue.
Cependant, malgré ses qualités indéniables, "The Dream Factor" reste en surface. Le récit offre un aperçu alléchant de l'univers créé par l'auteur, mais laisse le lecteur sur sa faim quant à l'approfondissement des enjeux et des personnages. Cependant, cela peut être pardonné dans le cadre d'un premier volume, car il pose les bases d'une série qui a le potentiel de devenir encore plus captivante au fil des tomes.
En conclusion, "The Dream Factor" est une bande dessinée qui captive dès les premières pages. Avec ses dessins dynamiques et son intrigue intrigante, elle promet une aventure passionnante dans le monde des rêves. Bien que l'histoire reste en surface dans ce premier volume, elle laisse présager un potentiel énorme pour les volumes à venir. Les lecteurs seront sûrement impatients de plonger plus profondément dans ce monde fascinant à mesure que la série se développe.
Publié en tant que premier volume, "The Dream Factor" offre une aventure palpitante qui séduit par ses dessins sympathiques et dynamiques. L'histoire, bien que divertissante, reste en surface, ce qui est compréhensible compte tenu de sa nature de point de départ.
L'œuvre nous transporte dans un monde où les rêves et les cauchemars sont régis par une organisation secrète. Cette idée intrigue dès le début, offrant un terrain fertile pour l'imagination. L'auteur nous plonge dans un univers où les frontières entre la réalité et le rêve deviennent floues, où l'imagination est la seule limite.
Andy, en tant que personnage principal, est immédiatement attachant. Sa lutte contre sa narcolepsie le rend à la fois vulnérable et courageux, et sa détermination à découvrir la vérité le rend d'autant plus admirable. Les personnages secondaires ajoutent également de la profondeur à l'histoire, chacun apportant sa propre contribution à l'intrigue.
Cependant, malgré ses qualités indéniables, "The Dream Factor" reste en surface. Le récit offre un aperçu alléchant de l'univers créé par l'auteur, mais laisse le lecteur sur sa faim quant à l'approfondissement des enjeux et des personnages. Cependant, cela peut être pardonné dans le cadre d'un premier volume, car il pose les bases d'une série qui a le potentiel de devenir encore plus captivante au fil des tomes.
En conclusion, "The Dream Factor" est une bande dessinée qui captive dès les premières pages. Avec ses dessins dynamiques et son intrigue intrigante, elle promet une aventure passionnante dans le monde des rêves. Bien que l'histoire reste en surface dans ce premier volume, elle laisse présager un potentiel énorme pour les volumes à venir. Les lecteurs seront sûrement impatients de plonger plus profondément dans ce monde fascinant à mesure que la série se développe.
June 9, 2023
« J'ai encore fait un rêve avec ces types bizarres en combinaison d'astronaute… ça paraît fou mais j'ai l'impression qu'ils me surveillent quand je dors ! »
Andy est narcoleptique. Il s'endort tout le temps, une vraie plaie pour lui. Un jour, il s'endort et rencontre une créature… étrange. Et plus encore, il y trouve "La Fabrique des rêves" : l'endroit où tous les rêves de tous les humains sont produits. Il y découvre alors toute une mécanique quant à la construction des siens. Mais quand la Fabrique s'aperçoit qu'il a disparu de son propre rêve, tout le monde se lance à sa recherche. La situation d'Andy risque de devenir très dangereuse…
Des couleurs qui en jettent, une histoire réconfortante et amusante, un scénario très bien écrit et des illustrations qui nous emmènent dans la tête - et dans les rêves - d'Andy. Tout est là pour remplir les conditions d'une bonne BD. Tout se mélange et laisse place à une lecture que nous ne voulons pas arrêter et qu'on aimerait qui continue pour longtemps.
Une belle oeuvre qui parle de l'amitié, avec des références réconfortantes des films de notre enfance comme Monstres et Cie, des graphismes qui nous plongent dans un univers mélangeant douceur et énergie tout en parlant de la narcolepsie : une maladie du sommeil qui complique la vie de tous les jours, et qui n'est pas forcément facile à accepter…
Andy est narcoleptique. Il s'endort tout le temps, une vraie plaie pour lui. Un jour, il s'endort et rencontre une créature… étrange. Et plus encore, il y trouve "La Fabrique des rêves" : l'endroit où tous les rêves de tous les humains sont produits. Il y découvre alors toute une mécanique quant à la construction des siens. Mais quand la Fabrique s'aperçoit qu'il a disparu de son propre rêve, tout le monde se lance à sa recherche. La situation d'Andy risque de devenir très dangereuse…
Des couleurs qui en jettent, une histoire réconfortante et amusante, un scénario très bien écrit et des illustrations qui nous emmènent dans la tête - et dans les rêves - d'Andy. Tout est là pour remplir les conditions d'une bonne BD. Tout se mélange et laisse place à une lecture que nous ne voulons pas arrêter et qu'on aimerait qui continue pour longtemps.
Une belle oeuvre qui parle de l'amitié, avec des références réconfortantes des films de notre enfance comme Monstres et Cie, des graphismes qui nous plongent dans un univers mélangeant douceur et énergie tout en parlant de la narcolepsie : une maladie du sommeil qui complique la vie de tous les jours, et qui n'est pas forcément facile à accepter…
August 29, 2023
Andy falls asleep everywhere - in class, while waiting for the bus, while eating, and even… while riding his skateboard. Needless to say, that's very funny for the others, and not fun at all for him. And yet, he’s tired all the time - because his sleep is haunted by weird dreams with shadows in spacesuits hunting him… Until one night, when he dreams of being a rock star - and uses his newfound confidence to turn the tables on the shadows and hunt them to their base: The Dream Factory, a place that regulates and monitors the dreams of everyone on Earth. But where dreams are, nightmares are sure to follow… Needless to say, Andy will have plenty of adventures trying to save himself, his grandma, his new friends from the dreamworld and, who knows, maybe the world too :) / The art is colorful, shiny and imaginative (if a bit too deformed for my taste), the story is tense, weird and sometimes funny (but sometimes hard to follow), and ends (obviously) in a big cliffhanger. Maybe the second volume will be better.
Disclaimer: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This didn't influence my opinion in any way.
Disclaimer: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This didn't influence my opinion in any way.
August 6, 2025
4.75⭐/5
Dès les premières pages, j’ai été happée par l’univers ! J’ai tellement aimé cette BD que je l’ai lue d’une traite, rien ne pouvait me distraire. Et visuellement, c’est un vrai coup de cœur : j’ai sur-adoré les dessins et les couleurs, c’est exactement ce que j’aime.
Le scénario m’a également beaucoup plu. Au début, je pensais que ça allait ressembler à La Brigade des Cauchemars de Franck Thilliez car on reste dans le même genre, entre rêve et réalité. Mais finalement, l’histoire prend une tout autre direction. C’est original, différent, et ça fonctionne super bien !
Même si je ne vais pas me jeter sur le tome 2 tout de suite (budget oblige 😅😭), je sais déjà que je le lirai un jour. Cette série a clairement du potentiel, et ce premier tome m’a vraiment donné envie de découvrir la suite.
📌 En résumé : Une BD immersive, portée par des illustrations sublimes et un univers intrigant. Une très belle surprise que je recommande ! Et si vous voulez vivre pleinement l’expérience… procurez-vous les deux tomes dès le départ (pas comme moi 😅).
Dès les premières pages, j’ai été happée par l’univers ! J’ai tellement aimé cette BD que je l’ai lue d’une traite, rien ne pouvait me distraire. Et visuellement, c’est un vrai coup de cœur : j’ai sur-adoré les dessins et les couleurs, c’est exactement ce que j’aime.
Le scénario m’a également beaucoup plu. Au début, je pensais que ça allait ressembler à La Brigade des Cauchemars de Franck Thilliez car on reste dans le même genre, entre rêve et réalité. Mais finalement, l’histoire prend une tout autre direction. C’est original, différent, et ça fonctionne super bien !
Même si je ne vais pas me jeter sur le tome 2 tout de suite (budget oblige 😅😭), je sais déjà que je le lirai un jour. Cette série a clairement du potentiel, et ce premier tome m’a vraiment donné envie de découvrir la suite.
📌 En résumé : Une BD immersive, portée par des illustrations sublimes et un univers intrigant. Une très belle surprise que je recommande ! Et si vous voulez vivre pleinement l’expérience… procurez-vous les deux tomes dès le départ (pas comme moi 😅).
August 28, 2023
I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
This was a delightful and colourful (especially in the dreamworld) graphic novel about a boy who has narcolepsy. He falls asleep everywhere and that causes him trouble, friends being dicks, people stealing his stuff, and more. But what if one day he is able to visit the dream world, and specifically the Dream Factory? Filled with all sorts of things and I loved finding out more about what he can do in this world along with seeing him make friends and also finding out why the heck he is falling asleep so much. I wasn't such a fan of the security peeps, way too strict, but it did give the book just a bit more suspense which I feel was a good thing. The last part had me gasping and then came a twist in the end. The art style was just gorgeous, filled with colours. It was a good story, you don't often see narcolepsy especially not used like this. Recommended. I need book 2.
This was a delightful and colourful (especially in the dreamworld) graphic novel about a boy who has narcolepsy. He falls asleep everywhere and that causes him trouble, friends being dicks, people stealing his stuff, and more. But what if one day he is able to visit the dream world, and specifically the Dream Factory? Filled with all sorts of things and I loved finding out more about what he can do in this world along with seeing him make friends and also finding out why the heck he is falling asleep so much. I wasn't such a fan of the security peeps, way too strict, but it did give the book just a bit more suspense which I feel was a good thing. The last part had me gasping and then came a twist in the end. The art style was just gorgeous, filled with colours. It was a good story, you don't often see narcolepsy especially not used like this. Recommended. I need book 2.
September 18, 2023
Mots Clés: bande-dessinée, jeunesse, fantasy
Dans cette bande-dessinée, nous suivons Andy, un jeune garçon atteint de narcolepsie. Cela veut dire qu’il s’endort à tout moment. Cela ne rend pas facile à Andy, qui aimerait juste partager sa zone de skate avec ses amis.
J’ai bien aimé ce premier tome. Tout d’abord, parce que ce n’est pas tous les jours que je lis un livre dont le personnage principal est atteint de cette maladie et ensuite, parce que je l’ai trouvé plutôt attachant. Il a l’air tout gentil, tout plein d’énergie et clairement, il aimerait juste avoir une vie un peu plus normale. Mention spéciale à sa grand-mère que j’ai trouvé formidable.
Mais qu’arrive t’il à Andy du coup ? Pendant plusieurs rêves, il croise des petites créatures qui attirent sont attention. Il va donc les suivre et vite se retrouver dans les ennuis. J’ai hâte de lire la suite car ce tome finit en suspense.
Je recommande à ceux qui aiment rêver, et partir à l’aventure.
Dans cette bande-dessinée, nous suivons Andy, un jeune garçon atteint de narcolepsie. Cela veut dire qu’il s’endort à tout moment. Cela ne rend pas facile à Andy, qui aimerait juste partager sa zone de skate avec ses amis.
J’ai bien aimé ce premier tome. Tout d’abord, parce que ce n’est pas tous les jours que je lis un livre dont le personnage principal est atteint de cette maladie et ensuite, parce que je l’ai trouvé plutôt attachant. Il a l’air tout gentil, tout plein d’énergie et clairement, il aimerait juste avoir une vie un peu plus normale. Mention spéciale à sa grand-mère que j’ai trouvé formidable.
Mais qu’arrive t’il à Andy du coup ? Pendant plusieurs rêves, il croise des petites créatures qui attirent sont attention. Il va donc les suivre et vite se retrouver dans les ennuis. J’ai hâte de lire la suite car ce tome finit en suspense.
Je recommande à ceux qui aiment rêver, et partir à l’aventure.
September 3, 2023
4.5 ⭐️ Just stunning!
In „The Dream Factory“ by David Boriau & Goum we follow a boy named Andy that encounters some alien looking creatures in his dream and decides to follow them.
The art style of this novel is amazing! Every page is so colorful and detailed. I could not stop staring at the different panels. The world and characters were really imaginative and fun! I also really enjoyed the fast pacing and worldbuilding! The artist definitely managed to make me want to be there an explore more of the dream world.
The only thing I can critique here is that it was too short and has me on the edge of my seat to see what happens next! I especially would have loved to see more of his waking life with his friends.
A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Europe Comics for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 8, 2023
Thanks to netgalley for providing me an arc for this book in exchange for my honest review.
I had a lot of fun with this book! I loved the illustrations and the whole plot was very enjoyable!
The story’s about Andy, who suffers from narcolepsy and during one of his episodes he gets involved with the dream factory. The book has 63 pages and it’s a graphic novel so it was a very short read. And that made it perfect!
I had never seen narcolepsy representation before and I loved seeing it in this book. Even though it’s obviously more fantastical, I thought it was a fun way of portraying it. I’m happy to see the representation!
It felt so much like watching a cartoon tv show. Which in my opinion it should be. It would be a very fun show and it has a lot of things to play with involving the dream factory!
It’s a fun book and worth checking out!
I had a lot of fun with this book! I loved the illustrations and the whole plot was very enjoyable!
The story’s about Andy, who suffers from narcolepsy and during one of his episodes he gets involved with the dream factory. The book has 63 pages and it’s a graphic novel so it was a very short read. And that made it perfect!
I had never seen narcolepsy representation before and I loved seeing it in this book. Even though it’s obviously more fantastical, I thought it was a fun way of portraying it. I’m happy to see the representation!
It felt so much like watching a cartoon tv show. Which in my opinion it should be. It would be a very fun show and it has a lot of things to play with involving the dream factory!
It’s a fun book and worth checking out!
August 30, 2023
Andy has narcolepsy (sleeps whenever and where ever). He loves to skateboard and turned an old factory into a skate park for his friends and himself. Andy falls asleep when he tried to show them his surprise. He goes home to his Grams upset. She convinces him to give it another try.
While waiting at the bus step for his friends, he falls asleep. This time he ends up at the Dream Factory where dreams are regulated. Andy's escape of his dream bubble had created a lot of problems. He helps fix some of the problems but realizes unless he returns to his dream bubble the problem could get out of hand.
The graphics were bright and fitting to the story line. I loved the color scheme used.
While waiting at the bus step for his friends, he falls asleep. This time he ends up at the Dream Factory where dreams are regulated. Andy's escape of his dream bubble had created a lot of problems. He helps fix some of the problems but realizes unless he returns to his dream bubble the problem could get out of hand.
The graphics were bright and fitting to the story line. I loved the color scheme used.
September 3, 2023
GORGEOUS! This Graphic novel is GORGEOUS! I mean, it looked like a movie on the pages. I'm smitten with the art style, character design and the whimsical color palette. The story in this one is really fun and I just adore the grandmother and the friend he makes in the dream world. Which, by the way is imaginative and magic and so much fun.
I very much liked this one, but I feel like it should've been just a little bit longer this felt very much like the introductory chapter, and ended right about the time things started to pick up momentum. I look forward to future volumes!
**Thank you to netgalley and Europe Comics for the copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own **
I very much liked this one, but I feel like it should've been just a little bit longer this felt very much like the introductory chapter, and ended right about the time things started to pick up momentum. I look forward to future volumes!
**Thank you to netgalley and Europe Comics for the copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own **
September 8, 2023
The premise and potential of a graphic novel set largely in a dream factory, within the dream of a narcoleptic boy, is fantastic. There are so many ways this could go, and when couples with amazing artwork, it's magical. I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet grandmother, and the funny and slightly incompetent sidekick. However, I felt that the main character lacked depth. His sense of feeling alone and abandoned by his friends was told, yet not shown enough for me to truly buy into it, which unfortunately left me feeling disconnected from the main character. I felt that some of the action and suspense was rushed, and my personal taste would have enjoyed some more world-building for the dream factory, as it has so much potential.
October 12, 2023
This book was thoroughly engrossing and ended way too soon. Andy is a kid with narcolepsy. He falls asleep at the drop of a hat. It impacts his life with his friends and with his grandmother. One day while sleeping, he exits his dreams into the dream factory that’s helping cause them and learns a little bit about the dreamworld. This book very much reminds me of The Phantom Tollbooth. It’s the way the story is told and the emotions behind it that have that nonsensical but makes perfect sense type of storytelling. The graphics are amazing and make one think of a Pixar movie. In fact, I would love to see this fully animated. The only negative is that it ends with a cliffhanger, and I desperately need book 2.
August 23, 2023
I was sent the ebook from Europe Comics and NetGalley, but will give an honest review.
What a stunningly vibrant graphic novel.
I found the illustrations and colours so eye-catching and fun. The detail that went into perfecting the scene and the characters really impressed me.
Now, to the storyline, such an interesting and creative premise about a boy, Andy, who has to live with narcolepsy. He struggles to live his life without the narcolepsy interfering. His friends offer no support. The only person Andy can really rely on is his gem of a Grandma. But one day, when Andy gets hit with one of his narcolepsy spells, he finds himself in a dream world, which brings a whole heap of adventure to his door.
I found this story fun and original. I liked seeing a story with a touch of narcolepsy and find it intriguing to read about.
The characters seemed wacky and quirky, and you can really empathise with Andy's character. I really liked this book and would be happy to continue reading this series.
What a stunningly vibrant graphic novel.
I found the illustrations and colours so eye-catching and fun. The detail that went into perfecting the scene and the characters really impressed me.
Now, to the storyline, such an interesting and creative premise about a boy, Andy, who has to live with narcolepsy. He struggles to live his life without the narcolepsy interfering. His friends offer no support. The only person Andy can really rely on is his gem of a Grandma. But one day, when Andy gets hit with one of his narcolepsy spells, he finds himself in a dream world, which brings a whole heap of adventure to his door.
I found this story fun and original. I liked seeing a story with a touch of narcolepsy and find it intriguing to read about.
The characters seemed wacky and quirky, and you can really empathise with Andy's character. I really liked this book and would be happy to continue reading this series.
August 27, 2023
Thank you NetGalley for giving me an arc of this book.
Living with narcolepsy is no picnic. Andy falls asleep everywhere, all the time, especially at the most critical moments. But one day, his condition gives him the opportunity to discover The Dream Factory. Posing as an intern, the teenager infiltrates the organization created to regulate everyone's dreams and nightmares. With security agents hot on his tail, Andy is determined to find out why he falls asleep so often…
I found most of this graphic novel tedious to get through even considering how short this was.
The ending of this graphic novel saved this for me as it made me want to pick up the sequel when it comes out.
Living with narcolepsy is no picnic. Andy falls asleep everywhere, all the time, especially at the most critical moments. But one day, his condition gives him the opportunity to discover The Dream Factory. Posing as an intern, the teenager infiltrates the organization created to regulate everyone's dreams and nightmares. With security agents hot on his tail, Andy is determined to find out why he falls asleep so often…
I found most of this graphic novel tedious to get through even considering how short this was.
The ending of this graphic novel saved this for me as it made me want to pick up the sequel when it comes out.
September 12, 2023
In this we follow our main character Andy, as he deals with narcolepsy. He tries to hang out with his friends but they don't get him and don't seem to care about his disorder. One day, his narcolepsy allows him to discover The Dream Factory, where dreams and nightmares are controlled. Andy is determined to find out why he falls asleep so much and find out how to possibly get rid of his disorder.
Overall, this was a cute graphic novel and had an interesting premise. I've never read a graphic novel about narcolepsy so this was a unique disorder to explore in a graphic novel. I'm curious to see where the rest of the story goes!
Overall, this was a cute graphic novel and had an interesting premise. I've never read a graphic novel about narcolepsy so this was a unique disorder to explore in a graphic novel. I'm curious to see where the rest of the story goes!
September 23, 2023
The story follows a boy with narcolepsy who feels misunderstood as his friends aren't very empathetic towards his condition. Whilst having a narcoleptic episode, he comes across what he believes is where his dreams are being controlled from, The Dream Factory.
The art for this was very nice, however, the story was a little disjointed at times and didn't have much build up or explanation, therefore making it a little hard to follow the plot or care much about the characters.
I feel that it would benefit from being a bit longer and I know there is a book 2 planned from the way that this one ended and the fact that this one is called Book 1 so I hope that that will be taken into consideration.
The art for this was very nice, however, the story was a little disjointed at times and didn't have much build up or explanation, therefore making it a little hard to follow the plot or care much about the characters.
I feel that it would benefit from being a bit longer and I know there is a book 2 planned from the way that this one ended and the fact that this one is called Book 1 so I hope that that will be taken into consideration.
September 25, 2023
I really enjoyed this little strange graphic novel, though it was difficult to follow at the beginning. I get that this was on purpose as the main character didn’t know what was happening either but I think a bit more context could have been given to readers and it still would have had the same impact. Overall though, the artwork is absolutely beautiful and the story is really quite cute and unique. I will definitely be watching these creators in the future and you should check this out, if you have the time.
I would like to thank the publisher, creators, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to thank the publisher, creators, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 19, 2023
This first volume sets the scene, with superb illustrations that have a sort of Zootopia vibe. Andy falls asleep at any moment because of his disease, narcolepsy. He has no control over this phenomenon, and one day finds himself in the Dream Factory. As he tries to understand his narcolepsy and find a solution, he becomes a risk to the Dream Factory, which hunts him down. The end of the comic opens on Volume 2, which should give us more information on the workings of the Dream Factory and, I hope, on Andy's narcolepsy. This little graphic novel is a delightful, easy read, thanks to the colorful, dreamlike illustrations that pay homage to the world of dreams.
November 10, 2023
I absolutely love graphic novels but this one fell a little bit short for me. I was confused and couldn't follow along with the story line throughout most of the book, I just felt like it was all over the place. I did think that the art was unique and I really enjoyed flipping back through a second time just to appreciate the art. I always love to see a book where an illness is brought into the light. I may go back again in the future to look at this book and see if I can understand it better than the first time that I read it.
Thank you to Netgalley, Europe Comics, and the author for a digital ARC of this book!
Thank you to Netgalley, Europe Comics, and the author for a digital ARC of this book!
November 28, 2023
« J'ai encore fait un rêve avec ces types bizarres en combinaison d'astronaute… ça paraît fou mais j'ai l'impression qu'ils me surveillent quand je dors ! »
Andy est narcoleptique. Il s'endort tout le temps, une vraie plaie pour lui. Un jour, il s'endort et rencontre une créature… étrange. Et plus encore, il y trouve La Fabrique des rêves : l'endroit où tous les rêves de tous les humains sont produits. Il y découvre alors toute une mécanique quant à la construction des siens. Mais quand la Fabrique s'aperçoit qu'il a disparu de son propre rêve, tout le monde se lance à sa recherche. La situation d'Andy risque de devenir très dangereuse…
Suite : https://actualitte.com/a/HbVLEh28
Andy est narcoleptique. Il s'endort tout le temps, une vraie plaie pour lui. Un jour, il s'endort et rencontre une créature… étrange. Et plus encore, il y trouve La Fabrique des rêves : l'endroit où tous les rêves de tous les humains sont produits. Il y découvre alors toute une mécanique quant à la construction des siens. Mais quand la Fabrique s'aperçoit qu'il a disparu de son propre rêve, tout le monde se lance à sa recherche. La situation d'Andy risque de devenir très dangereuse…
Suite : https://actualitte.com/a/HbVLEh28
August 17, 2023
Andy suffers from narcolepsy, which makes it hard for him to stay awake. His friends end up ditching him after a narcoleptic episode. When he falls a sleep, he somehow manages to escape his dream bubble, which causes a lot of issues for the dream people inside him helping to manage his dreams. He meets a dream person who helps him get a job at the dream factory, only to find out that he (Andy) is the dreamer that escaped his dream bubble and that everyone is looking for. When he wakes up, he finds that his real friends have ditched him, and his grandma is concerned about him. But when grandma has an accident and Andy falls under another narcoleptic spell, will he be able to escape his dream in time to save her?
Overall, I really liked the concept of this book. It was super creative, and explores the difficulties of being narcoleptic, which is a rare topic to read about. The artwork was super colorful and I think it would appeal to kids. There were a few confusing things in the story, one being how the dreamworld was introduced. I also was not a fan of how it ended; I'm curious to know if there is supposed to be more volumes of this? Otherwise, it kind of just ended on an unsatisfying cliffhanger (the plot seemed incomplete). Because of this, I would have to give the book 3/5 stars. I think this would be great for the middle grade audience, and if there does happen to be another volume, I'd be interested in picking it up to see where the story goes.
Thank you so much to netgalley for providing a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, I really liked the concept of this book. It was super creative, and explores the difficulties of being narcoleptic, which is a rare topic to read about. The artwork was super colorful and I think it would appeal to kids. There were a few confusing things in the story, one being how the dreamworld was introduced. I also was not a fan of how it ended; I'm curious to know if there is supposed to be more volumes of this? Otherwise, it kind of just ended on an unsatisfying cliffhanger (the plot seemed incomplete). Because of this, I would have to give the book 3/5 stars. I think this would be great for the middle grade audience, and if there does happen to be another volume, I'd be interested in picking it up to see where the story goes.
Thank you so much to netgalley for providing a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
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