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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
medium-paced
emotional
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:
Yes
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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
This was sweet, but ultimately not that memorable.
It explored themes of self discovery, mental health, and grief but in a lighthearted way. Not bad, but also didn’t strike me as a favorite.
I can see how the mid-20s existential crisis explored in this book can be super relatable and why this one became so popular a few years back. Yet, I didn’t find Maddie to be extraordinary as a character, and the secondary & tertiary characters were unmemorable to the point that I forgot all of their names.
A light read, and the audiobook was nice to listen to as well!
Thanks to @stmartinspress and @netgalley for the digital review copy!
It explored themes of self discovery, mental health, and grief but in a lighthearted way. Not bad, but also didn’t strike me as a favorite.
I can see how the mid-20s existential crisis explored in this book can be super relatable and why this one became so popular a few years back. Yet, I didn’t find Maddie to be extraordinary as a character, and the secondary & tertiary characters were unmemorable to the point that I forgot all of their names.
A light read, and the audiobook was nice to listen to as well!
Thanks to @stmartinspress and @netgalley for the digital review copy!
I cried and cried and cried. A friend of mine recommended this book and it’s warmed my heart. Maame is a frustrating protagonist and I believe it’s why many people relate to her. Her story is the story of many people especially black women immigrant daughters carrying their families.
Great story, but a bit too long, and the start was quite slow. Maddie was very relatable, but I wish we could have also delved a bit more into the other characters, they felt a bit flat.
“I’m well aware of the importance of names in our culture. In many ways, they’re given to us in an attempt to speak to our future. Growing up, I had many friends named Glory, Patience, Wisdom, Comfort. It seems there is a link between our names and our supposed destiny. We could apply that thinking to the name Maame: the responsible one. The woman. The mother. Often before her time.”
It is impossible not to root for Maddie. Growing up in London with Ghanaian parents, Maddie finds herself shouldering the burdens of her dysfunctional family. Despite being the youngest, she's the financial and emotional backbone, caring for her ailing father. Her life seems stuck in a rut, working an unsatisfactory job, an inexistent social life, and always tending to her dad's needs.
When her mother returns from Ghana, Maddie seizes the opportunity to break free and start anew. As we follow her journey, we witness her making decisions and learning from her mistakes in this relatable coming-of-age story.
“We grow up fast. Not by force, but because we are needed.” “I think sometimes we’re needed for the wrong reasons.”
What drew me to 'Maame' was Jessica George's writing style. While some readers have called it juvenile, I found it refreshing, as if Maddie, a 25-year-old navigating life's twists and turns, was confiding in a close friend. Her character is refreshingly honest, and you can't help but feel the raw emotions as she searches for her identity.
George skillfully weaves in themes of family, cultural traditions, religion, racism, grief, and friendship. She presents these complex issues in a fresh, funny, and engaging manner, making 'Maame' a book that resonates on many levels.
It is impossible not to root for Maddie. Growing up in London with Ghanaian parents, Maddie finds herself shouldering the burdens of her dysfunctional family. Despite being the youngest, she's the financial and emotional backbone, caring for her ailing father. Her life seems stuck in a rut, working an unsatisfactory job, an inexistent social life, and always tending to her dad's needs.
When her mother returns from Ghana, Maddie seizes the opportunity to break free and start anew. As we follow her journey, we witness her making decisions and learning from her mistakes in this relatable coming-of-age story.
“We grow up fast. Not by force, but because we are needed.” “I think sometimes we’re needed for the wrong reasons.”
What drew me to 'Maame' was Jessica George's writing style. While some readers have called it juvenile, I found it refreshing, as if Maddie, a 25-year-old navigating life's twists and turns, was confiding in a close friend. Her character is refreshingly honest, and you can't help but feel the raw emotions as she searches for her identity.
George skillfully weaves in themes of family, cultural traditions, religion, racism, grief, and friendship. She presents these complex issues in a fresh, funny, and engaging manner, making 'Maame' a book that resonates on many levels.
Here's just one more book I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to read. I loved this. Very much a coming-of-age story that tugged at my heartstrings and made me fall in love with Maddie.