A review by anapthine
Maame by Jessica George

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

4.5

 Thank you Net Galley and Hodder & Stoughton for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed listening to this book: the narrators were just right for the role of Maddie and perfectly portrayed her emotions.

Adding on to this, the emotion that was built into the entire novel was incredible - it felt like Maddie was speaking to you the whole time. It felt so genuine and that the author had taken time to create this 3D character that could have been sitting right in front of you. 

The book explores leaving home and how a person has to deal with all these new feelings, with the aim of becoming their own unique person. Maame is breathtakingly beautiful and I would recommend this to everyone as it is relatable. I do suggest reading the content warnings before reading, as grief and sexual assault are both mentioned multiple times. 

 
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