A review by ebun_reads
Maame by Jessica George

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

There are many things to take away from this book. For me, this is a moving book that made me feel warm as I saw the protagonist progress and become a stronger woman who shows herself more compassion, and befriends herself. It gives me hope for myself, because sometimes we never realise all the experiences that have contributed to our growth until we write them down and read it back. The issue of loss is beautifully handled and I'm glad I read this book. It's also a nice reminder to express love to ourselves and to others, no matter how imperfect we (or they) may be. I also appreciated the perspective of a woman entering the dating world in her 20s with little sexual experience, and learning that her needs/wants matter too. As a young woman in the west African diaspora, I recommend this wonderfull book, that delicately approaches many cultural aspects that has shaped my personality. Despite the responsibility on her shoulders, we learn just how delicate Maame can be.
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