Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

86 reviews

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

courte_'s review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Dementia, and Stalking

bujoxbooked's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

Such a cute comic!!! I never knew I needed this until now! I loved the details of the one friend getting her hair braiding and showing the hot water, snipping the sides and the baby hair! There’s so much that goes into Black women’s hair and spans our entire lifetime. I only wish there were more stories and that I read it sooner!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Stalking

Minor: Dementia

avisreadsandreads's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Stalking, Dementia, Homophobia, Racism, and Biphobia

shutupiamreading's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.5

I loooooved this! The concept of exploring four women's lives anchored on their hair wash day was so original and worked really well. Also loved that all the women have different illustration styles because their stories are illustrated by different people.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Biphobia

Moderate: Dementia

stardustdreamer's review

hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness

Minor: Stalking, Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

maritay918's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Great depiction of how hair is central to women of color in terms of schedule and our everyday lives. Friendships were rock solid. Wish the mental illness story was handled  a bit differently, but it was true to life (as in sometimes that’s how friends respond initially) 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dementia, Mental illness, and Stalking

eve81's review

hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Stalking, Dementia, Mental illness, and Biphobia

bookiecharm's review

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Dementia, and Stalking