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A review by asparagusisreading
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A lighthearted and fun slice-of-life graphic novel following a group of Black female friends around their hair wash days. This read like a love letter to Black women and their hair, a celebration of strong female friendships.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing and Mental illness