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A review by cheaploaf
Maame by Jessica George
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75
Best book I’ve read in a bit. I really enjoyed it. Didn’t want to put the book down. I guess my only critique would be the brief part where Maddie asks Shu why she likes girls and there’s no reference to the fact that people’s sexualities just are what they are and they can’t choose.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent