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lkjones19'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: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Terminal illness
savheath's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
kay_reads9'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
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
madelinedalton'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
4.25
I typically pick up books like this so that I can relate to the protagonist and gain more insight on my own life as a twenty-something. Maame was an interesting reading experience because, while I am also 25 like Maddie, I felt like I was reading about an 18-year-old due to her naïveté. This book reminded me that everyone is on a different timeline and being 25 means something different for everyone.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
stacylaughs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
beetandbaguette's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
fkshg8465'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
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
zarrazine'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
4.25
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
sophs_mood_reading'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
When a nickname becomes a life burden. This is what life is for Maddie. The youngest child and only daughter of a family in London. Her mother flees to Ghana for years at a time, her brother is too busy and her father has Parkinson’s and relies on her for his care.
But is this all life is for Maddie, can she change, does she want to change, she better google it.
This novel is about the beautiful self discovery of a 25 year old woman who’s family put to much on her and others around her take advantage of her.
I loved how her story unfolded, life forced her to change and question her life choices, her mental state and who she wants to be, all with the help of a google search.
This was a beautiful insight into family dynamics, mental illness, discrimination and found family.
At first I got annoyed by Maddie’s googling every question she had and talking out loud to herself but as the book continued I realised why she did it and why it was needed.
Highly recommend this read but there are some triggers so be kind to yourself.
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
akamm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was refreshing to read a coming-of-age story where the main character shows real growth. She experienced a lot during the course of the story, much of which was relatable.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent