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A review by breacommelafromage
Maame by Jessica George
dark
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? It's complicated
4.25
This was a really difficult read emotionally, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I think this is one of those books I am going to struggle to write a review for because of how hard it hit me emotionally. But it’s a wonderful exploration and explanation of grief, and grieving lost childhoods when you’ve been forced into responsibility and care giving at such a young age. I related to Maddie more than I think I wanted to, but for better or worse I think I just walked away from the book feeling validated in my own experiences with grief.
I think this is one of those books I am going to struggle to write a review for because of how hard it hit me emotionally. But it’s a wonderful exploration and explanation of grief, and grieving lost childhoods when you’ve been forced into responsibility and care giving at such a young age. I related to Maddie more than I think I wanted to, but for better or worse I think I just walked away from the book feeling validated in my own experiences with grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Suicide