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Les Beaux Étés #2
A Calanque
Neste segundo volume de Verões felizes, a família de Pierre e Madô inicia outra viagem em direção ao sul da França. Desta vez, no entanto, a aventura começa em 1969, quatro anos antes da história narrada no primeiro volume (1973). O casal e as três crianças (Paulette, a caçula do volume 1 ainda não havia nascido), depois de receberem uma dica de um senhor francês, acampam em uma Calanque – espécie de falésia –”secreta” e deserta, onde decidem passar o verão.
64 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2016
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July 4, 2022
There are times when a pick-me-up is necessary, and for this Zidrou’s stories so far have been perfect.
The sequel to the wonderful Southbound! by Zidrou and Jordi Lafebre again brings us on a French vacation of the Falderault family who are as always leaving Belgium to enjoy a few weeks of summer sunshine on a countryside trip.
Nothing happens besides family moments — some sweet, some funny, some plainly adorable. And so alive with the sort of life in which it’s impossible to imagine not wanting to immerse yourself in for at least a little bit. A family, with strong ties and corny jokes, and most of all love. Nothing saccharinely sweet but just plain lovely.
This is a lighter story than the first volume, with fewer cracks in the family that need to be mended, with a bit more carefree spirit, with everything that a few years later serves as a foundation to hold this lovely family together. And it’s wonderful.
I love it.
4.5 stars.
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My review of the first story in the series, Southbound!: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Buddy read with Dennis
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Also posted on my blog.
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Recommended by: Dennis
The sequel to the wonderful Southbound! by Zidrou and Jordi Lafebre again brings us on a French vacation of the Falderault family who are as always leaving Belgium to enjoy a few weeks of summer sunshine on a countryside trip.
Nothing happens besides family moments — some sweet, some funny, some plainly adorable. And so alive with the sort of life in which it’s impossible to imagine not wanting to immerse yourself in for at least a little bit. A family, with strong ties and corny jokes, and most of all love. Nothing saccharinely sweet but just plain lovely.
This is a lighter story than the first volume, with fewer cracks in the family that need to be mended, with a bit more carefree spirit, with everything that a few years later serves as a foundation to hold this lovely family together. And it’s wonderful.
I love it.
4.5 stars.
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My review of the first story in the series, Southbound!: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Buddy read with Dennis
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Also posted on my blog.
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Recommended by: Dennis
March 22, 2022
The Faldéraults are going on another vacation to France. And you just know this is going to be fun.
For the next two sentences I’m just going to shamelessly steal from the reviews of my friends, because they already said it best. Nothing really happens in this book, but it's full of life. It’s just family moments – some sweet, some funny, some adorable. The lovely quirkiness of this adorable little family, their unconventional and creative approach to life, that’s what makes this something special.
Compared to the first book in this series, which is set 4 years later in 1973, there is less depth to the story, because the Faldéraults are not facing the same issues – marital problems, illness, frustration about unfulfilled dreams. But the strong bond that makes them capable of overcoming those problems is solidified here and in other books I suppose. There is already this cozy familiarity between the reader and the characters that adds to the joy of reading, and it is the funnier book too. So, I wouldn’t say that one is necessarily better than the other. They are different and yet familiar, and they are both wonderful.
I love these Belgians and want to spend many more summer vacations with them.
A book that warms the heart. Recommended to basically everyone.
Buddy read with Nataliya, who, I am sure, will join us on those future and past vacations. :)
For the next two sentences I’m just going to shamelessly steal from the reviews of my friends, because they already said it best. Nothing really happens in this book, but it's full of life. It’s just family moments – some sweet, some funny, some adorable. The lovely quirkiness of this adorable little family, their unconventional and creative approach to life, that’s what makes this something special.
Compared to the first book in this series, which is set 4 years later in 1973, there is less depth to the story, because the Faldéraults are not facing the same issues – marital problems, illness, frustration about unfulfilled dreams. But the strong bond that makes them capable of overcoming those problems is solidified here and in other books I suppose. There is already this cozy familiarity between the reader and the characters that adds to the joy of reading, and it is the funnier book too. So, I wouldn’t say that one is necessarily better than the other. They are different and yet familiar, and they are both wonderful.
I love these Belgians and want to spend many more summer vacations with them.
A book that warms the heart. Recommended to basically everyone.
Buddy read with Nataliya, who, I am sure, will join us on those future and past vacations. :)
March 30, 2021
Nostalgic, but not sentimental. Nothing really happens, but it's full of life.
Sheer perfection.
Sheer perfection.
July 18, 2023
This is my favourite of the series. Such beautiful illustrations and a carefree story with no obstacles in getting to the sea this time.
May 14, 2025
Es el verano de 1969 y la familia Faldérault esta a punto de marcharse de vacaciones al sur, a Francia.
Esta vez con un miembro menos en la familia, la gran noticia es que Madeleine esta esperando un bebé . Hay varios elementos que nos son conocidos ya: Papá les ha atrasado la salida teniendo que dejar una entrega de "Four" (otro momento en que nos sentimos participes ya conociendo que sus esperanzas van a fallar). Louis es un chico tranquilo que se entretiene solo. No hay tantas peleas entre las dos hermanas. El abuelo es un elemento que nos deja preguntando si desaparecerá en los próximos años.
El viaje es una delicia
, como una ventana al pasado, como decía alguien los referentes con el tomo pasado nos dejan con respuestas a algunas preguntas, y los amables desconocidos que se convierten en amigos son un elemento variopinto del que suele aparecer en algunas películas francesas que han cruzado de este lado (al menos por tv), con esa comedia de costumbres , con criticas sutiles y su humor agridulce (que las películas americanas echan a perder con su humor grosero , el slapstick y el sexo exagerado).
El tomo que sigue sigue retrocediendo en el tiempo. Ya veré que nos depara.
Plot - 3.5 stars
Art - 4.5 stars . el detalle y color es hermoso.
Esta vez con un miembro menos en la familia, la gran noticia es que Madeleine esta esperando un bebé . Hay varios elementos que nos son conocidos ya: Papá les ha atrasado la salida teniendo que dejar una entrega de "Four" (otro momento en que nos sentimos participes ya conociendo que sus esperanzas van a fallar). Louis es un chico tranquilo que se entretiene solo. No hay tantas peleas entre las dos hermanas. El abuelo es un elemento que nos deja preguntando si desaparecerá en los próximos años.
El viaje es una delicia
, como una ventana al pasado, como decía alguien los referentes con el tomo pasado nos dejan con respuestas a algunas preguntas, y los amables desconocidos que se convierten en amigos son un elemento variopinto del que suele aparecer en algunas películas francesas que han cruzado de este lado (al menos por tv), con esa comedia de costumbres , con criticas sutiles y su humor agridulce (que las películas americanas echan a perder con su humor grosero , el slapstick y el sexo exagerado).
El tomo que sigue sigue retrocediendo en el tiempo. Ya veré que nos depara.
Plot - 3.5 stars
Art - 4.5 stars . el detalle y color es hermoso.
September 29, 2021
Leí el cómic "Carta blanca" de Jordi Lafebre y me pareció tan bonito que busqué más cómics ilustrados por él y así este verano descubrí la serie de "Los buenos veranos" de Zidrou y Lafebre. Tanto el primero como este: "La cala", me han encantado. ¡Qué maravilla irse de veraneo rumbo al sur con la familia belga Faldérault! La historia es muy divertida, emotiva y viva, y los dibujos son preciosos. Lo he leído a ratitos para que durase más; cortito pero con muy bueno:" ¿Contarte? ¿Contarte qué, papá? ¡La felicidad no se cuenta!".
July 16, 2017
Even charmant als het eerste deel en het deert niet dat een dosis drama (die wel in het eerste deel was geïnjecteerd) hier ontbrak. Die tekeningen... zo hartverwarmend!
August 6, 2019
La chiquilla a la que le entra angustia ante la posibilidad de que su familia le vea el culo, soy fan.
December 31, 2016
Zidrou and Jordi Lafebre bring us a new “Beaux Été” (beautiful summer) with “La Calanque”, describing another holiday with the Belgian Faldérault-family. The summer of 1969 was dominated by the lunar landing and Eddy Merckx winning the 56th edition of the Tour de France, but also the launching of father Faldérault’s own comic-book series “Four” (About a four-armed sheriff in a no-good town in the Old West) and the happy news that the family is expected a little Faldérault-baby.
The first entry in the “Beaux Étés”-series, “Cap au Sud”, flawlessly captured that perfect atmosphere of nostalgia and carelessness and how we remember the summer holidays of our youth. It was sentimental, but also bittersweet, and absolutely gorgeously illustrated by Lafebre.
“La Calanque”, while still a very sweet tale, is regretfully a step back from the first entry, mostly because it so closely resembles that first novel without exploring any new grounds. It’s the same family, in the same car, going to the same sun-drenched location. Which isn't bad, but it makes one wonder whether it justifies to have a series of "Beautiful Summers" when nothing new is added to the plate.
Another shortcoming can again be led back to Zidrou’s writing, and it has to do with his character development – or lack thereof. Going back to “Cap au Sud”, we had a father who was doubting his career-choices and a mother who, after years of marriage and four children, wasn’t sure whether she still loved the man with whom she’d build up her life. Next to the picture-perfect moments in the sun, these personal struggles made for a really interesting contrast.
None of that can be found in “La Calanque”. It’s a relaxing holiday for the Faldérault-family, but a little too careless for the audience. Chopping his characters down to such a minimum, without any internal struggles or signs of lives lived before those three weeks of holidays, makes Zidrou’s work certainly less impressive.
Another element which too closely resembles its predecessor, is Lafebre’s artwork – but there’s nothing to complain about there. His characters, mise-en-scène and clarity are wonderful and flawless, showcasing a master comic-book artist at work. While Zidrou’s writing might seem a bit flat, Lafebre proves the Faldérault-family is very much alive.
The first entry in the “Beaux Étés”-series, “Cap au Sud”, flawlessly captured that perfect atmosphere of nostalgia and carelessness and how we remember the summer holidays of our youth. It was sentimental, but also bittersweet, and absolutely gorgeously illustrated by Lafebre.
“La Calanque”, while still a very sweet tale, is regretfully a step back from the first entry, mostly because it so closely resembles that first novel without exploring any new grounds. It’s the same family, in the same car, going to the same sun-drenched location. Which isn't bad, but it makes one wonder whether it justifies to have a series of "Beautiful Summers" when nothing new is added to the plate.
Another shortcoming can again be led back to Zidrou’s writing, and it has to do with his character development – or lack thereof. Going back to “Cap au Sud”, we had a father who was doubting his career-choices and a mother who, after years of marriage and four children, wasn’t sure whether she still loved the man with whom she’d build up her life. Next to the picture-perfect moments in the sun, these personal struggles made for a really interesting contrast.
None of that can be found in “La Calanque”. It’s a relaxing holiday for the Faldérault-family, but a little too careless for the audience. Chopping his characters down to such a minimum, without any internal struggles or signs of lives lived before those three weeks of holidays, makes Zidrou’s work certainly less impressive.
Another element which too closely resembles its predecessor, is Lafebre’s artwork – but there’s nothing to complain about there. His characters, mise-en-scène and clarity are wonderful and flawless, showcasing a master comic-book artist at work. While Zidrou’s writing might seem a bit flat, Lafebre proves the Faldérault-family is very much alive.
October 9, 2018
16/20
Le début a été un peu compliqué et puis, le charme opère dès que les vacances arrivent ! Partir en vacances avec cette famille, c’est comme quitter sa routine et partir loin. C’est sentir le soleil et la mer autour de soi, et vivre chaque instant à son maximum. Un vrai plaisir de tourner chacune des pages, et une série à ne pas louper, assurément !
Ma chronique : https://myprettybooks.wordpress.com/2...
Le début a été un peu compliqué et puis, le charme opère dès que les vacances arrivent ! Partir en vacances avec cette famille, c’est comme quitter sa routine et partir loin. C’est sentir le soleil et la mer autour de soi, et vivre chaque instant à son maximum. Un vrai plaisir de tourner chacune des pages, et une série à ne pas louper, assurément !
Ma chronique : https://myprettybooks.wordpress.com/2...
March 10, 2018
J'ai a-do-ré !
September 13, 2021
Not as beautiful as the first, but still a lot of fun, full of life and freedom and humour.
August 12, 2023
Los buenos veranos • llibre 1 i 2
M’he enamorat d’aquesta col·lecció.
L’il·lustrador Jordi Lafebre em va robar el cor amb la seva novel·la gràfica “Carta blanca” i aquesta saga d’estiu no m’ha deixat indiferent.
Son 6 llibres independents, però ara l’editorial Norma ha fet un únic “Tomo” amb tota la col·lecció en un sol llibre. Vaig comprar-me el número 1 i 2 i, finalment, m’he comprat també el recull dels sis llibres.
He començat el primer un matí feixuc d’agost i he hagut d’acabar-me també el segon.
Una delícia majúscula!
Les il·lustracions son precioses i el text molt addictiu. Novel·la fresca i lleugera, fa moltes picades d’ullet a la vida mateixa i llegir aquests còmics t’arrenca amplis somriures.
He gaudit immensament!
M’he enamorat d’aquesta col·lecció.
L’il·lustrador Jordi Lafebre em va robar el cor amb la seva novel·la gràfica “Carta blanca” i aquesta saga d’estiu no m’ha deixat indiferent.
Son 6 llibres independents, però ara l’editorial Norma ha fet un únic “Tomo” amb tota la col·lecció en un sol llibre. Vaig comprar-me el número 1 i 2 i, finalment, m’he comprat també el recull dels sis llibres.
He començat el primer un matí feixuc d’agost i he hagut d’acabar-me també el segon.
Una delícia majúscula!
Les il·lustracions son precioses i el text molt addictiu. Novel·la fresca i lleugera, fa moltes picades d’ullet a la vida mateixa i llegir aquests còmics t’arrenca amplis somriures.
He gaudit immensament!
November 10, 2017
Un nouvel été en partance vers le sud avec cette famille qu'on a appris à aimer. Il y a moins l'enjeu pesant du premier tome mais la qualité des moments capturés est toujours aussi forte. Les dessins toujours aussi beaux. Un vrai moment qui fait revivre les meilleurs étés qu'on ait pu passer.
March 5, 2018
Segue sendo lindo. Não consigo superar a beleza da arte do Jordi Lafebre.
April 11, 2021
J’ai pas trop compris la suite. On revient en arrière.
November 5, 2021
Décidément toujours drôle, tendre, génial quoi ! Merci à Anne de me l’avoir fait découvrir
January 12, 2022
No es tan redonda como la primera (o el efecto novedad se ha pasado) pero es igual de tierna y de interesante.
April 20, 2022
C'est si mignon 🥺
August 19, 2022
foi a farofa bonita que eu esperava.
May 30, 2020
A viagem continua. Um convite a partirmos ao encontro das memórias que nos fazem rir e nos comovem.
October 28, 2021
J’ai été très surprise en ouvrant le second volume des aventures de la famille Faldérault de découvrir que l’on avait remonté le temps, en 1969. Encore une fois, c’est les vacances et, bien qu’avec beaucoup de retard notre joyeuse famille finit par partir, cap au sud !
Le charme opère tout de suite, avant même que la 4L démarre : on est de nouveau en vacances ! On suit leur trajet insouciant, où ils s’arrêtent quand ils veulent (entre les pauses pipi, les 100 000 milles km de Mam’zelle Estérel qu’il faut célébrer, les piques niques…, les occasions ne manquent pas) sans se préoccuper d’où ils camperont le soir. Ils finissent par trouver une « calanque » entre deux falaises dans un endroit éloigné des touristes, au sable blanc et à l’eau turquoise. J’ai encore été happée par cette bd qui vous enveloppe de soleil. Les dessins sont toujours aussi plaisant et on lit cette bd avec un grand sourire.
Le fait de remonter le temps et finalement très plaisant, et ce deuxième tome est plus joyeux et insouciant. Il y a toujours pas mal d’humour et cette bd feel-good nous transporte en plein été. Vivement la suite !
Le charme opère tout de suite, avant même que la 4L démarre : on est de nouveau en vacances ! On suit leur trajet insouciant, où ils s’arrêtent quand ils veulent (entre les pauses pipi, les 100 000 milles km de Mam’zelle Estérel qu’il faut célébrer, les piques niques…, les occasions ne manquent pas) sans se préoccuper d’où ils camperont le soir. Ils finissent par trouver une « calanque » entre deux falaises dans un endroit éloigné des touristes, au sable blanc et à l’eau turquoise. J’ai encore été happée par cette bd qui vous enveloppe de soleil. Les dessins sont toujours aussi plaisant et on lit cette bd avec un grand sourire.
Le fait de remonter le temps et finalement très plaisant, et ce deuxième tome est plus joyeux et insouciant. Il y a toujours pas mal d’humour et cette bd feel-good nous transporte en plein été. Vivement la suite !
May 4, 2019
Les Beaux Étés part à la recherche du soleil et des vacances !
Cette bande dessinée adorable de Zidrou et Lafebre suit une famille qui part en vacances au travers des trois tomes s’enfonçant de plus en plus dans le passé : le tome 1 d’abord en 1973 puis le deuxième en ’69 et finalement le troisième en ’62. On retourne un peu plus dans le passé de cette famille de Mons pas comme les autres. Cette originale façon de structurer les histoires permet une lecture aléatoire sans obligation de suivre nécessairement l’ordre des tomes, elle se lit toute en légèreté. Remplie d’optimisme et de bonne humeur, on y retrouve également de nombreux moments émouvants. Un quatrième tome reste à paraître et se passera alors dans les années ’80.
Cette BD aborde une jolie histoire familiale au fil du temps, le tout dans une ambiance bien belgobelge
de chez nous. Cette série donne envie d’être lue et relue dans tous les sens !
Cette bande dessinée adorable de Zidrou et Lafebre suit une famille qui part en vacances au travers des trois tomes s’enfonçant de plus en plus dans le passé : le tome 1 d’abord en 1973 puis le deuxième en ’69 et finalement le troisième en ’62. On retourne un peu plus dans le passé de cette famille de Mons pas comme les autres. Cette originale façon de structurer les histoires permet une lecture aléatoire sans obligation de suivre nécessairement l’ordre des tomes, elle se lit toute en légèreté. Remplie d’optimisme et de bonne humeur, on y retrouve également de nombreux moments émouvants. Un quatrième tome reste à paraître et se passera alors dans les années ’80.
Cette BD aborde une jolie histoire familiale au fil du temps, le tout dans une ambiance bien belgobelge
de chez nous. Cette série donne envie d’être lue et relue dans tous les sens !
December 20, 2025
Another idyllic slice of family summertime wanderlust, this time eventually ending up on the southern French coast of the Mediterranean. A bit of real-life melancholy still invades the bubble of their long Euro vacation, but slightly less consequentially this time. I loved their Franco-hating abuelo ending up with a dog named after Franco that he could boss around (and have as a companion in the house again as a widower).
“Four arms? Fantástico! That really would have helped back when I was laying brick! Your hero doesn’t happen to be a bricklayer?”
“No way! I already have a hero who’s a bricklayer.”
“Really? Who?”
“You!”
“So there’s nobody that can snuggle with him, then? Who does he talk to, at night, when he’s at his house?”
“To his memories of her, I guess.”
“Well, I’m never gonna get old! I want to stay a little girl forever!”
“Four arms? Fantástico! That really would have helped back when I was laying brick! Your hero doesn’t happen to be a bricklayer?”
“No way! I already have a hero who’s a bricklayer.”
“Really? Who?”
“You!”
“So there’s nobody that can snuggle with him, then? Who does he talk to, at night, when he’s at his house?”
“To his memories of her, I guess.”
“Well, I’m never gonna get old! I want to stay a little girl forever!”
August 6, 2022
Another summer adventure for this family of vacationers, who aimlessly continue to prefer to head south to enjoy the sun and the sea as a family. Nice illustrations and cute characters and a nod to the world of comics within comics.
Udako beste abentura bat udatiar familia honentzat, nahiago jarraitzen baitute hegoaldera joatea familian eguzkiaz eta itsasoaz gozatzeko. Ilustrazio politak eta pertsonaia politak eta komikiaren barneko komikiaren munduari keinu bat.
Otra aventura veraniega de esta familia de veraneantes, que sin rumbo fijo, siguen prefiriendo dirigirse al sur, para disfrutar en familia del sol y del mar. Bonitas ilustraciones y simpáticos personajes y un guiño al mundo del cómic dentro del cómic.
Udako beste abentura bat udatiar familia honentzat, nahiago jarraitzen baitute hegoaldera joatea familian eguzkiaz eta itsasoaz gozatzeko. Ilustrazio politak eta pertsonaia politak eta komikiaren barneko komikiaren munduari keinu bat.
Otra aventura veraniega de esta familia de veraneantes, que sin rumbo fijo, siguen prefiriendo dirigirse al sur, para disfrutar en familia del sol y del mar. Bonitas ilustraciones y simpáticos personajes y un guiño al mundo del cómic dentro del cómic.
April 26, 2018
Todo lo que escribe zidrou me retrotra a lugares desconozidos, a una nostalgia interior no vivida y no por ello menos añorada. Segundo tomo de la novela gráfica los buenos veranos con el delicado dibujo de Jordi Lafebre
June 10, 2020
Herrlicher Sommer-Comic, der einen nicht nur in Urlaubsstimmung versetzt, sondern auch richtig Lust auf Urlaub mit der Familie macht. Allerdings ist das sicher nervenaufreibender als dargestellt. ;) Wärmste Empfehlung für alle! :D
June 19, 2025
Série toujours agréable. Les dialogues sont toujours sympas et les personnages attachants. Le camping sauvage me rappelle mes péripéties de jeunesse. Ca donne envie de repartir à l'aventure une fois mes contraintes d'adultes terminées.
February 4, 2018
Assim como o primeiro livro, uma ótima história e muito divertida. Os desenhos são ótimos.
May 1, 2018
Super deuxième tome !
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