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whatisjordyreading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
my 1st reading:
Wash Day Diaries is worthy of the highest rating. brb, off to read it a second time right through ❣️
my 2nd reading:
-the diversity in body types, skin colour, hairstyles & life experiences in the main cast of characters i.e. Cookie, Davene, Nisha & Kim
- monochrome colouring of each chapter specific to each character is super cute but not overwhelming or distracting. yellow for Cookie; blue for Davene; pink for Nisha; and purple for Kim.
Wash Day Diaries is worthy of the highest rating. brb, off to read it a second time right through ❣️
my 2nd reading:
-the diversity in body types, skin colour, hairstyles & life experiences in the main cast of characters i.e. Cookie, Davene, Nisha & Kim
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Biphobia
brief mention of the police & restraining orders, but neither show themselveskendal_reads's review
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Stalking, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment and Biphobia
booksdogsandcoffee's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
This book shows the detail and care that goes into black and brown hair care. Along with a wonderful story about the daily lives of four friends through their ups and downs in life. Their heartaches, depression, and joy. This graphic novel was an absolute must read for everyone
Cw
Depression
Mild sexual content
Toxic relationship
Biphobia
Cw
Depression
Mild sexual content
Toxic relationship
Biphobia
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Biphobia and Sexual content
drraytay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Biphobia
Minor: Sexual harassment and Drug use
phoebemurtagh's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Cute, fun, and centering on friendship! Little overall plot; mostly just scenes in the life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Dementia and Biphobia
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
*Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC
Wash Day Diaries is a fun, funny, realistic yet uplifting comic that celebrates female friendship and black womanhood through relatable, all-too-real stories and distinct, vibrant art.
I really like the NYC setting and all the stuff this dynamic urban city allows the characters to experience. The characters jump off the page, and while they're not perfect, they all try their best, supporting one another through life's adventures and struggles.
It's also very refreshing to see black hair and its upkeep--and all the subtle larger societal issues related to them because of microaggressions and racism--depicted here, and for a non-black person like me, it's also informational and illuminating.
And of course, this book wouldn't be what it is without the vibrant art. Although it can look stiff at times, overall it's creative, colorful, and I highly enjoy the color scheme; it also dynamically adds to the narrative and storytelling as well.
This is a comic with a lot of heart, and its representation of black women--and their joys and trials--makes it an important one too.
Wash Day Diaries is a fun, funny, realistic yet uplifting comic that celebrates female friendship and black womanhood through relatable, all-too-real stories and distinct, vibrant art.
I really like the NYC setting and all the stuff this dynamic urban city allows the characters to experience. The characters jump off the page, and while they're not perfect, they all try their best, supporting one another through life's adventures and struggles.
It's also very refreshing to see black hair and its upkeep--and all the subtle larger societal issues related to them because of microaggressions and racism--depicted here, and for a non-black person like me, it's also informational and illuminating.
And of course, this book wouldn't be what it is without the vibrant art. Although it can look stiff at times, overall it's creative, colorful, and I highly enjoy the color scheme; it also dynamically adds to the narrative and storytelling as well.
This is a comic with a lot of heart, and its representation of black women--and their joys and trials--makes it an important one too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Biphobia
Minor: Sexual content and Dementia
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