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A review by destdest
Hot Comb by Ebony Flowers
3.0
First, I can be superficial with graphic novels at times. The art style here is not visually-appealing, and the cursive writing is a pain to read. However, the art style in “Big Ma” didn’t look too bad. I think it’s the boldness of the lines and the faces that turn me off.
Anyway, Hot Comb features nuanced short stories all involving black hair in some shape or form (though some focus on it more than others). I understood the hot comb struggle all too well. By the time you finish one side, the other has crinkled up.
Still, I’m not really sure of what to make of this collection. Some of the stories feel unsettling like the one where the sister continually pulls out her hair. The one with the former “crackhead” sister just went nowhere. I get the little girl was having fun being carefree, wearing her grandma’s wigs, but what was the point? On the other hand, in "Sisters & Daughters" even though there was no real story, I just love seeing the aunt part the sections of hair and spray water. Just loved it.
Still, I also enjoy the straightforwardness of everything. I think the last comic “Angola” was my favorite.
3.5
Anyway, Hot Comb features nuanced short stories all involving black hair in some shape or form (though some focus on it more than others). I understood the hot comb struggle all too well. By the time you finish one side, the other has crinkled up.
Still, I’m not really sure of what to make of this collection. Some of the stories feel unsettling like the one where the sister continually pulls out her hair. The one with the former “crackhead” sister just went nowhere. I get the little girl was having fun being carefree, wearing her grandma’s wigs, but what was the point? On the other hand, in "Sisters & Daughters" even though there was no real story, I just love seeing the aunt part the sections of hair and spray water. Just loved it.
Still, I also enjoy the straightforwardness of everything. I think the last comic “Angola” was my favorite.
3.5