Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Maame by Jessica George

62 reviews

foxreadsbooks's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Wow. Maame is a beautiful, but heartbreaking story of a young woman finding her sense of self within and beyond her complicated family. Dealing with important themes related to family, racism, and healthy relationships. Pick this up

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Dementia

desana75's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Racism

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Suicide

andiehales's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, and Chronic illness

Minor: Drug use

thelibbyshow's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book. It’s been a while since a book brought me to tears, but this book did - in the best possible way. This was a pretty challenging read for me as it took me a while to get into the story and even then it took me much longer than I normally take to finish reading, but it was worth it in the end. What a poignant and moving story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

meredith_williams_'s review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Maame is a beautiful portrayal of the duality of early adulthood.  From googling how to go on a first date to navigating the delicate balance between family duty and independence, I deeply related to so many of the main character’s experiences. I hope there is a lot more to come from this author! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Chronic illness, and Grief

Moderate: Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content

yoursaswell's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Chronic illness

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Abandonment, Racism, and Suicide

stephanieswilley's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Alcohol and Suicide

ablaine's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

If you can’t afford therapy, I would prescribe this book for anyone who wants to learn more about grief, depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma and so much more. There are some really solid lessons the main character experiences in the course of reflecting on her role as “Maame” or “mother” in her family, even as the youngest daughter. Jessica George crafted excellent characters that are complex and believable. Reading this writing gave me the impression of effervescence, a bubbling up that was unexpected at times, but overall intriguing and pleasing. Can’t wait to read more from this author. 

I received a digital advance reader copy from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. I also listened to the audiobook. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Grief, Hate crime, and Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Mental illness

jenheitland's review

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Suicide, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

maregred's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Toxic relationship and Drug use