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Lou! #1
Journal infime
Lou est une petite fille qui ne connaît pas son papa, qui vit seule avec sa maman et le petit chat qu'elles ont adopté. Toutes les deux ont une grande complicité, elles jouent à la console, dînent dans des pizzerias... Lou est amoureuse de son voisin d'en face mais, bien sûr, n'ose pas lui avouer... C'est une petite fille très à la mode avec des dons de styliste. Sa meilleure copine s'appelle Mina, et ensemble elles partagent beaucoup de choses. Lou se dit aussi que Richard, qui vient d'emménager sur son palier, pourrait très bien plaire à sa mère. D'ailleurs, elle va se débrouiller pour les faire se rencontrer...Nouvelle série de Tchô ! la collec , Lou nous conte la vie d'une petite fille d'aujourd'hui, croquée avec énormément de tendresse, d'intelligence et de poésie... Une bande dessinée pleine de charme qui séduira autant les enfants et les adolescents que les adultes.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published May 26, 2004
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Julien Neel is a French comic strip author.
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February 26, 2012
Lou #1 Secret Diary is probably one of the most adorable and awesome GNs I've had the pleasure to read. It's a children's/middle-grade graphic novel that's about a girl named Lou who chronicles her daily adventures and interests in a series of comic panels taken from her diary. She sports an interest in fashion, has a mother who's a die-hard video game addict, and a best friend (Mina) who's usually grouchy, but not afraid to stand up for Lou and speak her mind on a number of different things.
The GN is mostly a series of one-shot stories (some of them are continuous because of the cast of characters and some recurring jokes). They revolve around Lou's day-to-day encounters, including crushing on a boy in her neighborhood, somewhat embarrassing, yet grand moments at school, family contentions (including a stern grandmother who shows her gentle side in unexpected moments), among other events. The humor in it is lighthearted and made me chuckle several times. The bit references (i.e. Mario of Nintendo fame) were a nice touch. I also liked watching the chemistry between the characters unfold for each bit story.
The artwork has an interesting colorization and style, one I think those in the age group intended for this GN, as well as beyond it, will enjoy. It's only one volume in an intended series, but I think this will make a fine introduction for those who enjoy coming-of-age, humor focused comics.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe).
The GN is mostly a series of one-shot stories (some of them are continuous because of the cast of characters and some recurring jokes). They revolve around Lou's day-to-day encounters, including crushing on a boy in her neighborhood, somewhat embarrassing, yet grand moments at school, family contentions (including a stern grandmother who shows her gentle side in unexpected moments), among other events. The humor in it is lighthearted and made me chuckle several times. The bit references (i.e. Mario of Nintendo fame) were a nice touch. I also liked watching the chemistry between the characters unfold for each bit story.
The artwork has an interesting colorization and style, one I think those in the age group intended for this GN, as well as beyond it, will enjoy. It's only one volume in an intended series, but I think this will make a fine introduction for those who enjoy coming-of-age, humor focused comics.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe).
November 29, 2020
Très mignon.
May 13, 2025
Trop mims même adulte
June 25, 2024
le retour en enfance était nécessaire, et je pense que je vais en faire ma personnalité pendant deux semaines
December 27, 2023
Madeleine de Proust <3
May 13, 2022
Lou bor tillsammans med sin mamma i en lägenhet. Hon är kär i en kille som bor i lägenhetshuset mittemot, men hon är alldeles för blyg för att våga säga något. Mamman har blivit spelberoende sedan Lou fick ett tv-spel i födelsedagspresent. Tillsammans försöker de navigera sig igenom livet.
Lou är bara för härlig. Vi får följa en massa händelser i hennes liv, som ofta får en lite tokig twist. Jag kommer på mig själv med att skratta högt flera gånger.
Lou är bara för härlig. Vi får följa en massa händelser i hennes liv, som ofta får en lite tokig twist. Jag kommer på mig själv med att skratta högt flera gånger.
December 21, 2021
Lou poprawia mi humor niezmiennie od 13 lat 💁🏼♀️❤
September 22, 2020
Ιδού ένα παιδικό comics, βραβευμένο στο διεθνές φεστιβάλ κόμικς της Angoulême μεταφρασμένο στα ελληνικά και φουλ προτεινόμενο από την υποφαινόμενη. Έχουν μεταφραστεί οι δύο πρώτοι τόμοι στα ελληνικά και είναι για παιδιά, θα έλεγα, από 6 και πάνω εφόσον οι γονείς τους τολμούν να κάνουν εισαγωγή και κουβέντα για έννοιες όπως μονογονεϊκή οικογένεια, έρωτας κλπ. Άντε από 8 και πάνω. Είναι τόσο απολαυστικό αλλά και τόσο στην αφάνεια που ένιωσα την ανάγκη να το προμοτάρω. Η Λου, πανέξυπνη μικρούλα, ζει με τη μαμά της (και τον γάτο τους), η οποία στην πορεία θα της αποκαλύψει μέσα σε πολύ τρυφερό πλαίσιο την ιστορία της με τον μπαμπά της, τον οποίο δεν έχει γνωρίσει ποτέ. Η μαμά της τρελοκαμπέρω, αιώνια έφηβη, συγγραφέας ιστοριών fantasy, κολλημένη με τα βιντεοπαινίδια, δεν ξέρει γρι από μαγειρική και έχει σχέσεις τεταμένες με τη μονίμως κατσούφα μάνα της - τη γιαγιά της Λου, η οποία ζει σε ένα κατσικοχώρι όπου τους φιλεύει πάντα λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών όταν τύχει να την επισκεφτούν. Η Λου αναγκάζεται συχνά να γίνεται η μαμά της μαμάς της και να την συνετίζει σε διάφορα ζητήματα.
Δε χρειάζεται να πω πολλά ακόμα, πάντως είναι από τα λίγα πετυχημένα comics που κυκλοφορούν στα ελληνικά και με τα οποία περνάει το ίδιο καλά και το παιδί και ο γονιός/θείος/παππούς (με επιφύλαξη ο παππούς) κλπ. Κατάρρευση στερεότυπων προτύπων περί ευτυχίας και ισορροπίας!
Δε χρειάζεται να πω πολλά ακόμα, πάντως είναι από τα λίγα πετυχημένα comics που κυκλοφορούν στα ελληνικά και με τα οποία περνάει το ίδιο καλά και το παιδί και ο γονιός/θείος/παππούς (με επιφύλαξη ο παππούς) κλπ. Κατάρρευση στερεότυπων προτύπων περί ευτυχίας και ισορροπίας!
June 29, 2012
Really, 3 1/2 stars.
I thought it was great, with two odd exceptions:
1) I had trouble figuring out the age range for the book. Mostly it seemed like it was suited for elementary school-aged readers, until the sequence about the mom's back story involving a pregnancy test. Of course, those show up on television commercials now, so I guess it wasn't so bad.
2) I had trouble with the mom in general, who seems to have no visible means of support. She seems to be a wannabe writer and former fast food clerk, but what does she live on? Also, she's very self-centered in a few of the stories, in ways that make her difficult to like. For instance, she wants a Mother's Day gift, but ruins Valentine's Day for her daughter and for her own would-be Valentine date, all because she's too caught up in her video games.
The supporting characters were really good, almost better developed than the mom. Lou was clever and interesting, clearly very creative and independent. I really liked her.
In the style of other European humorous graphic albums, each story is only a page or two in length, so there are a lot of little tales in this book. Many involve first crushes or immature adults trying to fall in love, so there's a theme running through the book.
I thought it was great, with two odd exceptions:
1) I had trouble figuring out the age range for the book. Mostly it seemed like it was suited for elementary school-aged readers, until the sequence about the mom's back story involving a pregnancy test. Of course, those show up on television commercials now, so I guess it wasn't so bad.
2) I had trouble with the mom in general, who seems to have no visible means of support. She seems to be a wannabe writer and former fast food clerk, but what does she live on? Also, she's very self-centered in a few of the stories, in ways that make her difficult to like. For instance, she wants a Mother's Day gift, but ruins Valentine's Day for her daughter and for her own would-be Valentine date, all because she's too caught up in her video games.
The supporting characters were really good, almost better developed than the mom. Lou was clever and interesting, clearly very creative and independent. I really liked her.
In the style of other European humorous graphic albums, each story is only a page or two in length, so there are a lot of little tales in this book. Many involve first crushes or immature adults trying to fall in love, so there's a theme running through the book.
November 12, 2022
It was Flaubert who, in his 1869 novel L'éducation sentimentale, introduced the concept of the MILF to the French literary canon. However, it would not be until Julien Neel's Journal infime that the archetype would be perfected.
(For real, though, this was very cute, and not too hard to understand in French. 3.5)
(For real, though, this was very cute, and not too hard to understand in French. 3.5)
January 22, 2022
IL A PAS DIT AU REVOIR. JE VAIS PLEURER
December 25, 2023
retour en enfance! tout à fait d’accord à propos du teletubbies mauve
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January 24, 2024pur délice joie pure je me souviens de chaque planche quasi par cœur... trop heureuse de retrouver mini Lou
April 19, 2013
This was a very cute comic book aimed at pre teen girls. I loved the artwork in this comic book. The characters are quite simply drawn and yet the use of facial expression is so accurate that it made my day. It has the drama of a pre teen girl and ya. Just read this comic book it is really good.
September 12, 2021
Toujours un plaisir de se replonger dans cette bulle de douceur
November 8, 2023
Un an et demi après ma dernière relecture parce que j'étais trop angoissée par le master purette
December 8, 2023
je me tape des barres j’adore
September 28, 2021
Julien Neelin "Mimu 1: Päiväkirjaelämää" (Gummerus, 2011) kertoo esiteini-ikäisestä Mimusta, joka asuu yhdessä konsolipeleihin hurahtaneen äitinsä ja ilmeikkään kissan kanssa. Hän on ihastunut vastapäisessä kerrostalossa asuvaan Ripaan ja viettää mielellään vapaa-aikaa parhaan kaverinsa Saran kanssa. Lisäväriä elämään tuovat ilmeikäs kissa, ruusukaalia valmistava isoäiti ja naapuriin muuttava Rikhard, josta saattaisi olla äidille uudeksi poikaystäväksi - vaikka tämä pukeutuukin kuolleeseen lampaaseen. Mutta miten se tunteiden tunnustaminen voikin olla niin vaikeaa?
"Päiväkirjaelämää" koostuu sivun mittaisista episodeista, jotka muodostavat pitemmän tarinan kaaren. Sarjakuva on lähtökohtaisesti humoristinen, mutta ihan vaaleanpunaisesta hattarasta ei kuitenkaan ole kyse, kuten muuankin jouluinen episodi osoittaa. Elämä ja ihmissuhteet eivät ole aina pelkkää ruusuilla tanssimista.
Sarjakuvasta löytyy runsaasti samaistumispintaa teini-iän kynnyksellä oleville tytöille, mutta myös tämmöinen keski-ikäisempi lukija jaksaa viehättyä albumin vekkulista henkilögalleriasta, lämpimästä huumorista ja persoonallisesta piirrosjäljestä.
Jos pidit täst��, niin otapa haltuun myös Raina Telgemeierin albumit "Hymy" ja "Siskot".
"Päiväkirjaelämää" koostuu sivun mittaisista episodeista, jotka muodostavat pitemmän tarinan kaaren. Sarjakuva on lähtökohtaisesti humoristinen, mutta ihan vaaleanpunaisesta hattarasta ei kuitenkaan ole kyse, kuten muuankin jouluinen episodi osoittaa. Elämä ja ihmissuhteet eivät ole aina pelkkää ruusuilla tanssimista.
Sarjakuvasta löytyy runsaasti samaistumispintaa teini-iän kynnyksellä oleville tytöille, mutta myös tämmöinen keski-ikäisempi lukija jaksaa viehättyä albumin vekkulista henkilögalleriasta, lämpimästä huumorista ja persoonallisesta piirrosjäljestä.
Jos pidit täst��, niin otapa haltuun myös Raina Telgemeierin albumit "Hymy" ja "Siskot".
February 14, 2024
Pretty cute! I read this because I wanted something new to read and I haven't read a graphic novel in I don't even know how long. I was scrolling through my Kindle, and I thought it looked cute, so I decided to read it. I love how her Mom was drawn. She was super silly! It was a little hard to read because the chapters were kinda scattered. I mostly read it because of how adorable the style is. It makes a good time killer if you like graphic novels or like cute little books. 👍🏽
December 15, 2019
Läser om de första Lou eftersom jag i såg att jag inte läst de senaste delarna. Tänk att det redan är 10 år sen den första delen kom ut! Tyckte om den då och tycker fortfarande om den! Känns oerhört härligt att unna sig den här typen av lustfylld och snabb omläsning!
January 4, 2021
15 ans plus tard, un bonheur de replonger dans la vie de Lou ! C'est toujours aussi drôle et léger !
September 12, 2025
totalement fan
reread jm’en lasserai jamais
reread jm’en lasserai jamais
September 27, 2024
*nostalgique*
November 11, 2023
il était GRAND temps que je me mettre à lire les lou!, c’est plus possible un tel trou dans ma culture littéraire. que dire, je sais que tous les tomes auront cinq étoiles. parce que c’est lou! et que c’est comme ça
“son appartement est vide. mon cœur aussi”
“son appartement est vide. mon cœur aussi”
January 5, 2024
Elle est moi et je suis elle, jusqu'à nos deux chats qui n'ont pas de prénom
February 25, 2025
Les dessins 🥹
January 12, 2024
big nostalgie j'ai hâte de tout relire parce que j'ai enfin acheté lou sonata hihi
April 17, 2022
lire cette bande dessinée est comme retourner en pleine enfance, et ça fait du bien :) un petit trop de nostalgie en ce moment 😭
May 7, 2025
Je me refais les Lou yeaaah
Bon trop de nostalgie pour pouvoir noter ce premier, il y a vraiment des planches que je connais par coeur. Hâte de lire le 7-8 que j'ai jamais lu
Bon trop de nostalgie pour pouvoir noter ce premier, il y a vraiment des planches que je connais par coeur. Hâte de lire le 7-8 que j'ai jamais lu
October 26, 2012
Another French graphic novel import, Lou is your average middle school girl. She loves theatre (that's THEATRE, with a re), makes her own clothes, and has a huge crush on someone who she can't bring herself to talk to. She also has an awesome best friend, and a video game loving mom who she's determine to set up with the guy across the hall. Life is never dull for Lou!
I am confused how Lou's mother is able to pay rent. She is always shown coming in from being out somewhere or playing video games. She's supposedly writing a novel, but I can't image she's bringing in a whole lot of money doing that. So I did wonder about that. Maybe Lou's grandmother supports them.
It was cute. Lou gets frustrated with her mom sometimes, because she's not very mom-like. Her mom is a bit of an airhead, and sure does love her video games, but you can tell Lou wouldn't want her to really be different.
The story is kind of episodic, but there is an underlying story under it all. Lou has a crush on Tristan, who lives in her apartment building. Although the two become friends, and he even teaches her to play guitar, Lou can't get up the courage to tell him she likes him. Like, likes him likes him. Lou's mom has a crush on Richard, the guy who lives in the apartment across the hall from them. Lou is determined to get her mom and Richard together, and Richard clearly likes her, but Lou's mom can be a little oblivious.
Most of the book is very light, but there are some more serious moments, like when Lou tells her best friend Mina the little she knows about her dad, or when Lou's mom sends her to a psychiatrist. Even these moments, which could be very serious, are told in a lighthearted way, and it never really gets to deep into things.
The story ends when Richard has left for the summer and Lou's mom has been unable to tell him how she feels, and just as Lou gets up the courage to tell Tristan she likes him, he moves away without a word to her. I assume there will be more stories about Lou, but as far as I can tell, no more have been written yet.
I am confused how Lou's mother is able to pay rent. She is always shown coming in from being out somewhere or playing video games. She's supposedly writing a novel, but I can't image she's bringing in a whole lot of money doing that. So I did wonder about that. Maybe Lou's grandmother supports them.
It was cute. Lou gets frustrated with her mom sometimes, because she's not very mom-like. Her mom is a bit of an airhead, and sure does love her video games, but you can tell Lou wouldn't want her to really be different.
The story is kind of episodic, but there is an underlying story under it all. Lou has a crush on Tristan, who lives in her apartment building. Although the two become friends, and he even teaches her to play guitar, Lou can't get up the courage to tell him she likes him. Like, likes him likes him. Lou's mom has a crush on Richard, the guy who lives in the apartment across the hall from them. Lou is determined to get her mom and Richard together, and Richard clearly likes her, but Lou's mom can be a little oblivious.
Most of the book is very light, but there are some more serious moments, like when Lou tells her best friend Mina the little she knows about her dad, or when Lou's mom sends her to a psychiatrist. Even these moments, which could be very serious, are told in a lighthearted way, and it never really gets to deep into things.
The story ends when Richard has left for the summer and Lou's mom has been unable to tell him how she feels, and just as Lou gets up the courage to tell Tristan she likes him, he moves away without a word to her. I assume there will be more stories about Lou, but as far as I can tell, no more have been written yet.
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