Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Maame by Jessica George

56 reviews

esbarnard_'s review against another edition

dad’s parkinson’s a little close to home 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Terminal illness

kateped's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, and Suicide

kristenbynoe's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Racism, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Death of parent, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity

imanin10's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Drug use

dejah_sowells's review

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Racism, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Suicide, Classism, and Sexual content

happyladyjadereads's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

Devoured in just under 24 hours - truly heartbreaking in places with laugh out loud moments, Maddie's warm and real character voice pulled me in and I felt so very deeply how conflicted she felt with all the pressures on her, plus the insight into her experience as a young British Black woman. In a league with Queenie, the more reserved Maddie has my heart and this is the first time in a while I have been bereft at finishing a book. Beautiful work Jessica George.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Grief

Moderate: Racism

strugglecity's review

emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Death of parent

Moderate: Mental illness and Grief

Minor: Racism

lkjones19's review

emotional sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Chronic illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Terminal illness

beetandbaguette's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Alcohol, Drug use, Mental illness, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Medical content

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.0

I did not enjoy reading this book, but when I was done, I felt full and satisfied. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Infidelity