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A review by jesssicawho
Maame by Jessica George
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Published: January 2023
How I discovered: The bright cover stood out to me and I kept seeing the book mentioned online
What I liked: I appreciated Maddie's honest and authentic voice, she was relatable and seemed very "real." This was a very modern and believable coming of age story. We watch Maddie evolve and grow over the course of the book, deal with her grief and depression, and learn to trust herself.
What I didn't: There wasn't anything I didn't like, per se. I found myself getting a little bored toward the end of the book, but the author wrapped it up nicely.
What I learned: My experience as a 20-something woman was a while ago - but the themes of family, relationships, power dynamics, mental health are timeless.
Quote: “How do you know if you're genuinely happy or if you're just mostly all right, with sprinkles of laughter and occasional shit storms of sadness?”
Recommended: I don't think this is a "must-read" but I would recommend for a light read.
How I discovered: The bright cover stood out to me and I kept seeing the book mentioned online
What I liked: I appreciated Maddie's honest and authentic voice, she was relatable and seemed very "real." This was a very modern and believable coming of age story. We watch Maddie evolve and grow over the course of the book, deal with her grief and depression, and learn to trust herself.
What I didn't: There wasn't anything I didn't like, per se. I found myself getting a little bored toward the end of the book, but the author wrapped it up nicely.
What I learned: My experience as a 20-something woman was a while ago - but the themes of family, relationships, power dynamics, mental health are timeless.
Quote: “How do you know if you're genuinely happy or if you're just mostly all right, with sprinkles of laughter and occasional shit storms of sadness?”
Recommended: I don't think this is a "must-read" but I would recommend for a light read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault