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A review by merylas
Maame by Jessica George
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
I found this book to be difficult to read but even more difficult to put down because there were A LOT of parts I related to this story. I wish I had this book closer to my father’s passing . I wonder if it would have helped me make better choices and treat myself better.
I don’t know how people who haven’t experienced these major themesdeath (specifically one that makes you lose your center) and/or parentification will feel about this book; I hope that they will let Jess’s strong writing teach them and/or prepare them. I also don’t know how those who have will either I guess. Will it be too hard? As such, I can’t recommend this book but I wish people did so that I have someone to lean on and discuss it.
I don’t know how people who haven’t experienced these major themes
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting