A review by tsodeur
Maame by Jessica George

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

This started slow for me but I liked where it went. Maddie is complicated and lovable and relatable at times and just all around a character you truly feel you’re in her head. 4.5 stars rounded up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Racism, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Bullying, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts