A review by corriespondent
Maame by Jessica George

emotional funny hopeful sad slow-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

5.0

A poignant depiction of a surprisingly naive young woman trying to navigate tensions between familial responsibility and people-pleasing with self actualization and seeking unconditional love. Maddie is a daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, works at a job with a terrible boss, and spends nights and weekends caring for her father who suffers from Parkinson’s disease. When she gets a chance to move out, she resolves to be a New Maddie who tries new things. Armed with Google searches, she tries to be more assertive at work, go out with friends, and venture into online dating. But betrayal, loss, and grief end up transforming her — and her relationships — in ways she would not have imagined were possible.
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