Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

64 reviews

thatenbyisisreads's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I definitely related a lot to Davene's depression, they did very well in illustrating how debilitating it can be. Cookie was also another character that I related to with her being Boriqua, and her usage of the citrine crystal, it's my go to so shoutout to you girl. Overall, this group of girlfriends were so cute, funny, and wholesome! The color scheme was fantastic, this is a must read! <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia, Mental illness, and Alcohol

kurumipanda's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Stalking, Dementia, and Ableism

ksuazo94's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia, Drug use, Grief, and Mental illness

theonewheresamreads's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Gaslighting, Stalking, Misogyny, Mental illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Dementia

robinks's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

I LOVED the characters and their friendships. This book also speaks about a bunch of different topics without being overwhelming.

As a therapist, my only critique is that I wish antidepressants were not immediately dismissed in Davene’s storyline, though I think the way Cookie came around later was helpful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Mental illness

Minor: Dementia and Drug use

yadira315's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dementia and Mental illness

betweentheshelves'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? No

5.0

Oh how I loved this! It is very much a character driven, slice of life kind of graphic novel and I am here for that. The art and the way color was used throughout was beautiful, and I appreciated that there were sections that didn't have any words at all. It just focused on the characters and the various ways that they take care of their hair.

In a way, it reminded me of an adult version of the middle grade graphic novel [book:Frizzy|59251234] that also came out this year (and I also highly recommend!). In addition to being an ode to Black hair, it's also a story about love, friendship, and support. The four main characters are all there for each other, and they show up in multiple ways. It's a wonderful book, and I hope more people read it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual harassment

rosaelise's review

emotional lighthearted slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Domestic abuse, Dementia, Sexual content, and Mental illness

krys_kilz's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

I really loved this collection!! I always appreciate stories that center friendship and platonic love.

The artwork was also fantastic! I loved the use of color to convey mood in each story and the characters were all so bright and lifelike. 

Overall this was a wonderful collection of comics and I look forward to reading more of Rowser and Smith's work.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual harassment and Dementia

wenwanzhao's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

Fantastic slice-of-life novel. It really does feel like you are being given a glimpse into the lives of group of friends. Details are given when needed, not for expository reasons. It makes the stories feel authentic and personal. A wonderful light read with slightly heavy themes. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness