This was a fast and enjoyable read. I say this having chosen to read this book in french because it is the language it was originally written and I don't really get to read that much in french (which I think is mostly for lack of trying, but oh well). There were some words I wasn't acquainted with, but the illustrations and the context (plus google translate) helped me with this issue.

I must admit I'm not very knowledgeable on illustrated books, this one being the second I read, but I enjoyed very much the illustrations. I especially loved when the author illustrated the main character in his room with the lights off, reading or thinking with a lamp on. The simplicity of his drawing to show darkness and light made me love his illustrations.

This said, I must admit that I expected more from this story. The whole premise was very captivating, but the story didn't quite fulfil everything I expected from it. Added to this is the fact that I didn't really like the ending. I find it was a bit abrupt and left you wanting more of an explanation on what it is she really does, and why. Also, and this could be just how I see things, but I found their (the main characters') final interactions a bit weird/abrupt, which confused me at moments.

Even with these observations, I think this was a very good book, specially the illustrations and how he organised and presented the different situations depicted.