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soobooksalot's review against another edition
- 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
Oh sure, she's a fictional character. But she's completely charming and a bit awkward and can't we just all relate a bit there?
I had FOMO when I saw Maame by debut author Jessica George everywhere on Bookstagram. Scooped it up and so glad I did.
Maame is so many things - Maddie's nickname in Twi means "woman". But the book deals with so many elements - the importance of her Ghanaian culture, family struggles and finding her voice. There is much heartbreak, but just as much humour. We're alongside Maddie as she's finding her way as an adult - in her career, through the slow then sudden loss of her father, navigating dating and friendships, and her social identity as a Black woman.
And her Google searches are just the perfect touch.
This is an absolutely gorgeous and relatable novel and it will stick with me for a long time. Definitely recommended.
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
drraytay's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
cee_ceon's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
internationalreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment