Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Roaming by Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki

19 reviews

vixenreader's review

emotional funny reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A slice of a young memory, this graphic novel explores what it means to get wrapped up in the energy of one person and figuring out where you want your energy to go to. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Cursing

Moderate: Racism, Vomit, Classism, Sexual content, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, and Colonisation

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Lesbophobia

This graphic novel features fractured friendships, struggling in university, decisions on the impact humans have on the planet, and the impact a shattered family life can have on an individual. Also, the minor warnings featured are referring to terms and insults.

laurel_leaves1023's review

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Classism, Lesbophobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual harassment

avisreadsandreads's review

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Not nearly as good as Skim (one of my favourite graphic novels of all times), but definitely worth the read, especially if you've ever been to New York City (or had mean friends as a teen/young adult).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Bullying

cruthe's review

sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Drug use

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

emjay2021's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The plot is slight in this graphic novel, but the artwork is absolutely gorgeous. I found myself examining so many of the pages carefully, because the two-page spreads of snapshots of New York landmarks (Central Park, Times Square, Grand Central Station) are so detailed and beautiful. The story itself is familiar and portrayed empathetically; probably everyone has met a Fiona or two. I liked the relationship between the two old friends, Dani and Zoe, and the way the introduction of a new, alien seductive element—Fiona—throws a monkey wrench into the dynamic. Despite being so irritating I wanted to shake her at times, Fiona is a more nuanced character than she might be in lesser hands. I wondered at times if Dani’s jealousy over Zoe and Fiona’s obvious flirtations was because she had romantic interest in Zoe, or if it was just being hurt that her old friend wasn’t spending as much time with her. I’m not even sure if Dani knows herself. Overall, beautiful artwork, a sweet love letter to 2009 New York City, and a nice portrayal of a longstanding and evolving friendship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying

whitne_ey's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Sexual content

autisticbucky's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit

mpbookreviews's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Drug use, and Alcohol

wenwanzhao's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Fucked up fever dream of first years figuring their shit out while on their first big girl trip in NYC.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Vomit

jamieleepilk's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Drug use

Minor: Sexual content