I received a copy of the book to review from Netgalley to review and all opionins are well.
This book is very swey with gorgeous illustrations. The formatting is a bit off in places which made tj difficult to read.

The imminent nightmares following a much-awaited, much-chased, and much-wanted goal of shooting a cheetah have taken over a hunter's soul, propelling his attitude towards animals to inevitably change. Supported with excellent illustrations and a colour palette mirrored on the cover, this is an important read to introduce children to topics of complexity, empathy, and sensitivity — particularly animal cruelty.

Victor by Jacques and Lise is phenomenal. If there are images I'd cover the walls of my home with, it'd be this one. SO SO GOOD.

Wish this book came out years ago!

But yes, I still hear news about people hunting wild animals (or animals and birds still!) almost everyday, including celebrities and goons alike.

Seriously, why don't they have all this kind of epiphany?

Bad dream or reality, this story is basic for those who does things without thinking twice about the lives of others no matter big or small.

A good book! A must read book!

The art is so beautiful!!!!

Thank you, author, artist and the Publisher for the advanced reader copy!

The hunter wants a trophy for his house, so he kills a cheetah. But he lies awake at night thinking, ‘Will his cheetah friends miss him’? We follow him after the kill on an imaginative, otherworldly journey of empathy. We learn that the man and the cheetah are not so different, afterall - and that the kill affects him more than he thought it would. He puts himself in the cheetah’s shoes and wonders what it’s like to live life as he did, and how different it is from his own. I really loved the brilliant but simple metaphor that guides this story through someone else’s shoes. The illustrations are bold, stylistic, and modern but with a soft, handmade printmaker’s touch, and I loved how the illustrator played with shadow and magic to lead us to want to know what happens on the next page. Most of all I love how, on one clever spread, humanity is brought into question with clever juxtaposition. This is a uniquely-envisioned questioning of the morals of a polarizing act, and a much-needed, playful, introduction to empathy and deeply considering someone else’s feelings before you act. Beautifully done!

Victor is a hunter who has just achieved his dream of shooting a cheetah. But when he goes to bed, dreams of a different kind take over, which will change the way Victor treats animals for the rest of his life.

Victor has a simple narrative, but will give young readers a lot to think about. It can be used to introduce children to complex topics, such as animal cruelty and hunting, but also more some they will find it easier to relate to, like fitting in and making amends for your mistakes.

However, it is its illustrations which make Victor truly shine. This picture book is visually stunning with a striking colour pallet in orange, teal and grey. The cover is immediately eye catching and would be difficult to walk past in a shop without stopping for a closer look.

Thank you Pushkin Press for letting me review Victor through NetGalley

This is an absolutely beautiful book with a gorgeous sentiment. The illustrations are so vibrant and exciting. The story is about how one can change their spots like a leopard although the story centres on a cheetah. A real refreshing children's tale.

This is definitely outside the norm of what we Americans are accustomed to in terms of children’s books, and I would not read it to a sensitive child. That being said, the illustrations are stunning and the message of empathy to animals is spot-on. I highly recommend it, but do suggest that an adult preview it first.

Just a beautifully illustrated book. Guaranteed to irk families who hunt for sport, but they probably could use a little irking. Victor has an epiphany while staring at his animal carpet. He decides it's time to make amends and we follow is a journey of self-discovery.

I thought that the illustrations in this book were lovely.

The story was well written and I am very glad that Victor had changed his ways by the end of the book too. The book was easy to follow and understand and this is one I would happily read with my daughter when she is a little older.

It is 4 stars from me for this one, highly recommended!

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Victor is a children's book about a hunter who feels sad about killing a cheetah and is remorseful and wants to take back what he has done but can't.
The book starts out with him killing the Cheetah and taking its skin home as a trophy.
Then he dreams that night about trying to put right what he has done. Victor learns that what he did was unforgiveable and that he won't ever do it again.

This is a great concept for a children's book but I feel it would be too upsetting for the majority of children to read or have read to them.

What a wonderful and thoughtful children's book based on stunning conceptualization! I loved the message. However, for purchase, I know I would go with the hardback (print version) simply because the way the story loaded on my Kindle was so strange that I kept wondering if it had loaded in reverse. How would I explain the story to my grandson if he were to view it on my iPhone?#Victor #NetGalley
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A big thank you to NetGalley and Push in Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a children's book. I found this to be an extremely odd story. I am not sure that is actually appropriate for children. He changed from a hunter to a non hunter. Why? Spell it out this is a children's book. This was not something I enjoyed and would not want to die has with kids. Also I am not even sure what is on the front cover. 2 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Steerforth Press for allowing me to read any early copy Victor. Both of my young children love cheetahs so I was excited to share this book with them however, I am glad I read it to myself before reading to them as the first thing you see in the book is of a man killing a cheetah, and then a dead cheetah in a pool of blood. While the illustrations and the moral of the story are decent in the end, he decided to stop hunting cheetahs, it is oddly violent and inhuman for a children's title.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this children's book and to give an honest review.

The colors of the illustrations were vibrant, particularly the golds and reds. I also like the moral of the story: that friendship can brighten the world.

That being said, I found the book disturbing. There are acts of violence clearly depicted as the cheetahs chase and catch their prey and as the human hunter comes upon the cheetah he just killed, blood streaming from the cheetah's head. The theme is the importance of friendship; however, the cheetah usually are solitary hunters and only team together when they are hunting larger prey.

I applaud the intention of the book, but did not enjoy its application.

VICTOR is a thought-provoking tale of what it means to understand a community, and the powers of viewing groups from unexpected angles. A hunter is forced to rethink his vocation when he dreams of joining a group of cheetahs he is hunting. HIs experiences change him. This book presents a powerful message, and it is filled with the gorgeous and rich visuals that make Jacques and Lise books so rewarding. Stunning work.

Uhm, let's just say I didn't care for this book. I would also never let a young child read it, at least my child, it would have horrified her.

I love the illustrations in this book.

I hate everything else about it if I'm being completely honest.

Victor is a big game hunter who has successfully killed a cheetah. That night, he dreams of the cheetah's sad friends and decides to impersonate the cheetah - by turning its skin into a suit that he wears - and rejoin the group.

It's surrealism - in the end, it was all a dream. But I am so personally disgusted by the idea of big game hunting - I am frankly disgusted by all hunting that is done for "sport" rather than sustenance - that any redemption that might have been possible for Victor is hollow and thin.

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a quick children’s book that follows a hunter who dreams of becoming a cheetah. It discusses themes of hunting, guilt and belonging and I think would be an interesting discussion starter, depending on the age of the child reading.

The artwork is beautifully done with bold contrasting shades and an abstract dynamic style. The illustrations are definitely my favourite part of the book.

Overall I would recommend this book if these are themes that you are comfortable sharing with your child or a child in your life. I felt the ending to be quite abrupt but again, a great discussion starter.

3 out of 5 stars!

"Victor" is a beautifully illustrated children's book, from which even some adults could learn reason and empathy towards animals. It tells the story of a hunter named Victor, who finally achieved his big dream of killing a cheetah. The night after the victory over his greatest opponent, his dreams are ridden with guilt over the deed committed. So, he imagines wearing the killed cheetah skin, returning to the pack, and living among them as their equal.

Although short, this little book is full of wisdom. Reading it to a child can be really beneficial - it can start an important discussion on empathy and respect towards animals and the consequences one must face after killing a living creature.