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karlymarcy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
machenn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Alcohol
randeerebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide
samanthabryan34's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
jaklyn_heath_reads's review against another edition
5.0
It has themes of loss, grief, and guilt, coming of age, complex family dynamics, growth, racism and micro aggressions, starting over, relationships, and friendships.
I loved Maddie and was rooting for her throughout the novel. My heart broke when hers did, I smiled when she did.
I am so glad I read the acknowledgements at the end of the book too as reading about how similar the author is to Maddie’s character made me love the story even more. After the acknowledgements, this novel feels way more personal and like it was more of a memoir than a novel.
One of my favourites of the year- I will be recommending this to anyone who will listen.
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicide
smkelly1997's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Maame is central themes of love and loss, complex family dynamics, mental health, race, and the dynamics of a first generation Ghanaian are prevalent through the book. Maddie character provides a charming yet relatable moments as she googles her way through life, overshares with those around her, and obsesses over a yellow pant suit. These themes along with Maddie’s relatability culminate in a refreshing take on a coming of age story following a 25 year old young woman as she navigates a whole new world.
I would highly recommend the audiobook version read by Heather Agyepong. Her voice acting not only brings the accidents to life but places you inside of Maddie’s head. Experiencing the world as she does. (I think had a read the book it would have been a 4.25. The voice acting put it over the top)
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Death of parent
chrisje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
bookwitchva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
oz2021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
saltycoffee's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism