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hippos's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jmanchester0's review
5.0
So glad I supported this Kickstarter! I love this "slice of life" comic. This short comic is well-written with some pretty cool art. I appreciate being able to see into other people's lives, and I appreciate authors who share a little bit of their lives. Check this out.
kaybee23's review
4.0
This was such a great comic! The description of a "slice-of-life" comic was accurate. The illustrations are beautiful and there's a good balance of images with words. I was also so excited when I read the words "cion Abuelita". This book combined so many parts of me and I really felt seen. It's definitely worth picking up if you identify with it
Representation: Black, Latina, Afro-Latina, Queer, Female-Centered
Representation: Black, Latina, Afro-Latina, Queer, Female-Centered
elizabethlk's review
4.0
I'm glad I backed this one on Kickstarter. I don't read a lot of slice of life comics (and what little I have read has been a mixed bag), but this is exactly the kind of book that makes me want to read more.
The story here is a really nice bit of slice of life set during wash day. Not only is it a lovely piece of life, but it also serves as a lovely tribute to black women and their hair. Simple stuff like her holding her keys between her fingers while walking at night, getting catcalled, or simply walking past a comic shop going out of business was all pretty easy to connect with. The artwork here is absolutely lovely, and gave the whole book this extra realistic but cozy feel.
I definitely recommend this one.
The story here is a really nice bit of slice of life set during wash day. Not only is it a lovely piece of life, but it also serves as a lovely tribute to black women and their hair. Simple stuff like her holding her keys between her fingers while walking at night, getting catcalled, or simply walking past a comic shop going out of business was all pretty easy to connect with. The artwork here is absolutely lovely, and gave the whole book this extra realistic but cozy feel.
I definitely recommend this one.
divineblkpearl's review
4.0
Wash Day popped on my radar thanks to its Kickstarter campaign. The 27-page story was written by Jamila Rowser and illustrated by Robyn Smith, with script edits by J.A. Micheline. It follows Kimana, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx, as she cares for her long, thick hair. As Kim goes through her Sunday morning rituals, readers experience the highs and lows of her day — fresh coffee, rising rent, girl talk, and catcalls. It is a welcomed addition to the growing world of indie and alternative comics taking up real estate in my heart.
“Wash Day is a slice-of-life comic that pays tribute to the beauty and endurance of Black women and their hair.”
Wash Day opens to Kimana waking up one morning after a night on the town, taking a look at herself in the mirror, and after messing around with her hair saying “Alright. Time to wash you”
From jump, Rowser has penned this story to have this air of familiarity that I instantly connected to. This is a slice of life genre narrative that is more or less a “Day In the Life Of” a Black girl. Seeing Kimana put in work while in the shower and detangle and comb and apply product to her hair isn’t something commonly seen in comic form when you think of Black women in comics. Not something you see routinely in mainstream comics at least. I’m always here for authenticity when looking at representation of Black girls and women in the media I consume, and this is an accurate one and great to see.
Seeing Kimana walk through her neighborhood, seeing folks outside at a table playing dominoes or cards, seeing the small talk she exchanges with the folks who work at her favorite corner store and hell–even seeing the dudes who have nothing better to do but take up space and catcall–makes it a comic I’m glad to have and glad to re-read.
You may ask what risks are taken, who the villain is or what ante is raised and honestly there are none and that’s fine. It’s not saving New York City from invading aliens. It isn’t figuring out how to stop a moody team member from trying to merk another in the rain, but it is what I want. Seeing Black girls shoot the breeze, start on their hair, and go see their friends can be just as exciting for me many others.
There is something revolutionary in seeing Black women drawn, written, and arranged by Black women in a medium where we aren’t traditionally centered or catered to.
Read the rest of my review here: http://blacknerdproblems.com/wash-day-review-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-black-girl/
“Wash Day is a slice-of-life comic that pays tribute to the beauty and endurance of Black women and their hair.”
Wash Day opens to Kimana waking up one morning after a night on the town, taking a look at herself in the mirror, and after messing around with her hair saying “Alright. Time to wash you”
From jump, Rowser has penned this story to have this air of familiarity that I instantly connected to. This is a slice of life genre narrative that is more or less a “Day In the Life Of” a Black girl. Seeing Kimana put in work while in the shower and detangle and comb and apply product to her hair isn’t something commonly seen in comic form when you think of Black women in comics. Not something you see routinely in mainstream comics at least. I’m always here for authenticity when looking at representation of Black girls and women in the media I consume, and this is an accurate one and great to see.
Seeing Kimana walk through her neighborhood, seeing folks outside at a table playing dominoes or cards, seeing the small talk she exchanges with the folks who work at her favorite corner store and hell–even seeing the dudes who have nothing better to do but take up space and catcall–makes it a comic I’m glad to have and glad to re-read.
You may ask what risks are taken, who the villain is or what ante is raised and honestly there are none and that’s fine. It’s not saving New York City from invading aliens. It isn’t figuring out how to stop a moody team member from trying to merk another in the rain, but it is what I want. Seeing Black girls shoot the breeze, start on their hair, and go see their friends can be just as exciting for me many others.
There is something revolutionary in seeing Black women drawn, written, and arranged by Black women in a medium where we aren’t traditionally centered or catered to.
Read the rest of my review here: http://blacknerdproblems.com/wash-day-review-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-black-girl/
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