Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Maame by Jessica George

89 reviews

lkjones19's review against another edition

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

savheath's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual content, Death, and Toxic friendship

murve's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Sexual content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Biphobia

alyssarules's review against another edition

dark hopeful informative inspiring relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia

Minor: Suicide

ccassidy98's review against another edition

dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Suicide

bex4dayz's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny fast-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: Racism, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

carlaah1984'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

4.5

Broke my heart to remember how hard it is to be 25. Great writing and storytelling 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Mental illness

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Suicide

catalyst226's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

This made me feel all my feelings about growing up; familial expectations; discovering and defining yourself; and grief and how it changes you. Definitely more of a somber read overall but worthwhile if you're looking for something more reflective.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

ebun_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad

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

4.0

There are many things to take away from this book. For me, this is a moving book that made me feel warm as I saw the protagonist progress and become a stronger woman who shows herself more compassion, and befriends herself. It gives me hope for myself, because sometimes we never realise all the experiences that have contributed to our growth until we write them down and read it back. The issue of loss is beautifully handled and I'm glad I read this book. It's also a nice reminder to express love to ourselves and to others, no matter how imperfect we (or they) may be. I also appreciated the perspective of a woman entering the dating world in her 20s with little sexual experience, and learning that her needs/wants matter too. As a young woman in the west African diaspora, I recommend this wonderfull book, that delicately approaches many cultural aspects that has shaped my personality. Despite the responsibility on her shoulders, we learn just how delicate Maame can be.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Suicide

booksemmahasread's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, and Suicide