This was an incredibly cute, and often hilarious, little graphic novel. The art was unique and the plot kept me interested. Definitely recommended if you’re looking for a quick story!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the author for providing me with the ARC.

A Love for the Ages by Daniel Pennac is a interesting read. Its about a man who meets an older couple as a little boy and how important they were to him. The art style could have been a little easier to follow, because it was so congested that some times in was hard to understand what was happening.

Sometimes the love for all ages is not your own, but one that teaches you what love should be like.  A man is telling a story in a restaurant that a graphic novelist is to draw.  It is a love story, but not his.  Instead it is about an older couple he met as a child who stayed with him in his life and heart past their death.  These two souls who were with each other through thick and thin, whose love of books kept them happy and provided a living.  This story is lovely, and funny.  I think the ending is abrupt, but it works.  Plus I want to know if the house really blew up???

I had mixed feelings about this graphic novel but ultimately it was such a sweet story. The beginning was a little bit confusing as there were many different characters introduced at once and lots happening. The art style was a bit funky as well and took some getting used to but I loved the noses. Once I got the characters sorted out then I could enjoy the story. Daniel tells the love story of his neighbours and it is such a sweet story. Both parties went through so much just to be with each other and they just loved each other all the more for it. The ending was very Romeo and Juliet but just so heartfelt and you couldn't help rooting for their love story.  It's just so nice to know that this type of long lasting love still exists.

A story that held no appeal for me, in a visual style that was even worse.  Not one to bother with, imho.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel because of its art style and entrenching plot. I would highly recommend this to fans of graphic novels and odd, interesting stories.

The story of a little boy and the older couple whose lives he admires.  The man was royalty and gave it up to marry a commoner.  They lived a quirky life, living off the sales of his rare book collection.  The art was odd.  Everyone had these huge bulbous noses that made them look like Muppets.

'A Love for the Ages' by Daniel Pennac with art by Florence Cestac is a graphic novel about an epic love story, as told by the man who knew them.

The framing story has Daniel Pennac meeting his artist friend Florence Cestac in a cafe to pitch her a chance to draw a love story.  It's about Jean and Germaine, a couple that Daniel knew.  Jean was a duke who married a commoner.  He gave up much to follow his heart.  In Germaine he found someone who loved book and naps and laughter (as well as disasters in the kitchen).

It's a humorously told story (Cestac draws all her characters with huge noses), but it's got it's tender and touching moments as well.  The art is kind of ridiculous, but fits the comical story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

The plot felt very jumbled and hard to understand the transition of scenes. I didn't capture the full picture of what the arthor was attempting to portray. Being a Europe Comic, I'm guessing some plot points were lost in translation. The illustrations were okay, but not a usual style that I enjoy. Overall, I wasn't wholly impressed with this graphic novel & a bit confused on the storyline.

A story about Jean and Germaine, a couple who had a very deep love for each other. The narrator of the story grew up next door to the couple and he tells their story to the illustrator (Daniel Pennac) who draws the story as the narrator speaks. Other people who are nearby hear the love story being told and they get drawn in asking questions and hearing about the great love between these two people. It is a nice enough story with quirky artwork.

This book is such a heartwarming story about the beauty and persistence of love. Of the impact of such beauty of a romance that it can bring such an impact to your lives. It began with an interview at a restaurant and soon after, everyone wanted to listen in on the tale of a couple whose romance blooms with such intensity. They don't have a lot in their lives but they do have each other and that's enough. This story is full humour, interesting and it will make you fall in love again with the idea of beauty. That true love exists and it is very real.

I applaud anyone who understood what was going on in this graphic novel. It felt like it jumped right in to a situation without any preamble. I couldn't follow it at all.
Good use of colour but not my preferred artistic style - really puts the comic into comic book I felt.
I can see why someone who maybe likes Asterix would enjoy it but definitely not my thing.

Thanks to Netgalley and Europe Comics for this ARC.

This was an incredibly sweet story of love.
I also enjoyed the very self aware art and the designs.

A Love for the Ages by Pennac & Cestac is a free NetGalley e-comicbook that I read in mid-January.

A person gleefully chats up people about characters in a love story that they’re writing that also seems to pass through time and through specific points in French history. Everyone has comically large potato noses, so, even if it’s the artist’s signature, it’s kinda hard to get past (something they joke about in passing, too).

I'm not sure why I love this but I just do. :))

This graphic novel follows the love story of Jean and Germaine a French couple who also happen to love books!

A sweet ode to a sweet French couple, set in the middle of the 20th century, with a love of literary works/books weaving its way throughout the story. The art by Cestac has that quick comic flair that reminds me of Eisner. Good story, but the ending seems rushed.

When looked past the artwork, this is a charming tale of two old love birds. I was touched by their devotion and homebody lifestyle. It's sweet to imagine two people so in love that they want to spend all day together doing nothing. The plot was structured in a nice way that flowed easily and I especially enjoyed the time hops between the author and cartoonist discussing the story and the story itself. 

A few things made me dislike this book. I did not enjoy the art style. It felt almost scribbled, so it wasn't pleasing to the eye. I also didn't appreciate the unnecessary sex scenes. However, I've never been a Cestac fan so this should be taken with a grain of salt. This type of drawing seems popular, so I"m sure others won't' mind it.

The story didn't feel long enough for me to really care about the two main characters. We receive a long backstory to how they met and their first years of marriage, but I didn't feel connected to them. It would have been nice to see more adventures between the two. When I flip the final page I want to feel sad that I'm leaving behind beloved characters, and I did not feel that way this time.

Overall, I like the attempt. The unique structure was my favorite part and the art style my least favorite.