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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Dementia, Drug use, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Stalking
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Grief and Sexual harassment
shector1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
asparagusisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I loved all of the nods (Easter Eggs??) to Black culture and living in New York. As a Black LGBTQ+ woman from New York, I felt seen and LOVED connecting and recognizing things included. For example, when one character ordered a baconeggandcheeseonaroll because that's exactly how I order it!! Davene pulling out a Jamaican flag from her bra??? The extra scarves (hair wraps, bonnets, etc) at night to protect my hair, the hair store, AAVE, the broken comb, parting my hair in 4+ parts when washing... I loved this. It felt like the illustrated version of someone's life, like the author put her life and friendships into pictures. I will absolutely be ordering a copy of this and sharing with it everyone I know.
The only complaints I had about this was I wanted a little more with the depression storyline and a LOT more pages in this book.
There is discussion and depiction of depression, LGBTQ+ characters, Black characters, catcalling, and a stalker ex-boyfriend.
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing and Mental illness
halfbloodprincess_hogwarts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
geno's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Las historias hablan de amistad, relaciones familiares y románticas y depresión siempre usando como excusa el "wash day" o día de lavado de cabello que es tan poco representando pero que tiene tanto significado para la cultura afro descendiente.
Como libro, está bien en su punto de partida, pero termina quedando corto. No todas las historias alcanzan para desarrollarse en pocas páginas, haciendo que se toquen temas serios pero de manera muy superficial.
Me gustaría haber tenido más desarrollo de personajes, tal vez enfocarse en menos protagonistas, sin embargo es tan raro ver un conjunto de personajes femeninos siendo amigas y dándose apoyo, que entiendo que hayan querido mantenerlo.
Al final del día, es un buen libro pero necesita un poco más.
TW: depresión, relación tóxica, uso recreativo de drogas.
Gracias a Netgalley y al editor por proporcionar una copia gratuita de este libro a cambio de una reseña honesta.
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"Wash Day Diaries" it's a cute and fun graphic novel that follows the day-to-day life of four best friends in five connected short stories.
I liked the "slice of life" aspect of the book but I felt that all the topics were on treated at a surface level. At some point, I wished it could be longer to give space for development.
Nevertheless, it's refreshing to see a group of female friends being good friends and supporting each other. Also, the level of love and care in everything hair-related it's incredible.
It's a good book that would help a lot of black girls to feel seen and, only for that it's worth it.
TW: depression, abusive relationship, recreational drug use.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship
chlostersays's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
sam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
notabookseller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Stalking and Dementia
Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship