Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

64 reviews

thoseoldcrows23's review

hopeful lighthearted 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? No

2.0

I think I liked the idea of this more than the execution. The art was really pretty, and it was a nice pallet cleanser in the middle of all my spooky October reads, but I'll forget about it in a week.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Stalking and Dementia

maiareadss's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The most relatable graphic novel I’ve ever read and it almost made me cry!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Dementia, Drug use, and Mental illness

iabsolutelydespisesoggytomatos's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Dementia and Toxic relationship

maeverose's review against another edition

3.75

This was cute. I liked the art style.
Only thing that I felt was a weird take was

when Cookie dismissed the idea of taking anti depressants and suggested crystals instead… it was framed in the story as Cookie not understanding the situation and being unhelpful, but then it just kinda ends there. Cookie does help out in the end, but I just found that one chapter a bit weird the way it was never really resolved. Would’ve preferred if we got to see her learn why that wasn’t a helpful response.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Sexual content, Mental illness, Ableism, Sexual harassment, and Stalking

Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Drug use, and Racism

There is some non-sexual nudity (except for one panel that is sexual, but you don’t really see anything)

linakats20's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was my first graphic novel and I really enjoyed it. The illustrations were BEAUTIFUL! I love how each character had their own colour, but every page was still tied together by the same colour palettes. I especially enjoyed seeing different hair textures being brought to life by their movements, and styling & care processes. The characters were funny, loveable, and relatable. Such a wonderful book, that I’m glad I had the opportunity to read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Stalking

Minor: Sexual harassment and Drug use

paigicus's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Dementia and Stalking

shania_siobhan's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Stalking and Dementia

readandfindout's review

emotional fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Style/writing: 4.5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Art: 5 stars

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Drug use, Misogyny, Biphobia, Mental illness, Homophobia, Racism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual harassment

msradiosilence's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

5.0

TLDR; 5 rating, I hope Davene finds someone who can help her, and Cookie :(((
Content warnings at the bottom. :)

While a super quick read, I think about it a lot still. I am very particular about the kinds of graphic novels, manga, and comic books I read because, much like audiobooks and their narrators, I can’t read books with pictures if I don’t like the art. The art in this one is very good.

Davene’s story resonated the most with me, as someone who has dealt with depression. Cookie didn’t handle that very well, so I hope Davene is able to get the help she needs. I loved the relationships between all the girls, and Cookie’s story is absolutely heartbreaking.

Reading this, especially between The Magnus Archives seasons, was a pleasant reprieve.

Rating: 5
Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you enjoy contemporary fiction, bright colors, and compelling and real stories.

Content warnings: Mental illness, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Drug use 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Drug use, and Dementia

turnip11's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Mental illness, Stalking, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment