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Revision as of 16:24, 13 May 2024
Roaming is a fictional graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki, and published on September 12, 2023.
The novel follows three Canadian college students visiting New York City for a spring break trip in 2009.[1][2]
Plot
In the spring of 2009, childhood best friends Dani and Zoe travel from their respective universities in Canada to New York City. Unbeknownst to Zoe, Dani brings along her roommate Fiona, an art student, and the three stay in a hostel, visiting landmarks including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grand Central Station, and the American Museum of Natural History.[3] A romance begins to blossom between Zoe and Fiona, and tensions rise as the five-day trip continues.[4]
Reception
Roaming was a finalist for the 2024 Lambda Literary Awards, and tied for the top graphic novel of Publisher Weekly's annual critics poll.[5][6]
References
- ^ Riedel, Samantha (2023-09-18). "'Roaming' Captures the Wild Queer Wonder of Your First Friends Trip". Them. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Neilson, Sarah (2023-09-11). "Jillian and Mariko Tamaki on Their New Collaborative Graphic Novel, 'Roaming'". Shondaland. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Cooke, Rachel (2023-09-18). "Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki review – a blissful ode to female friendship and New York". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Depenbrock, Julie (September 18, 2023). "Love, identity, and ambition take center stage in 'Roaming'". NPR. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "'Impossible People' and 'Roaming' Top PW's 2023 Graphic Novel Critics Poll". Publishers Weekly. December 20, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "Current Finalists". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2024-05-13.