A review by ec_holland
Maame by Jessica George
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was entranced by this book and was fully engrossed with Maddie and her story - until we go to a sudden bout of fixated biphobia nearly 70% of the way through the book, which docked my enthusiasm.
For a coming of age story, this was otherwise really endearing.
There was an intimate sadness throughout the book that felt both natural and familiar.
Sometimes, everything really is exhausting.
Spoiler
I understand that straight people are surprised by bisexual people on dating apps, but the MC questioning whether a person is worth dating because they are bisexual is a pretty cut and dry phobia.For a coming of age story, this was otherwise really endearing.
Spoiler
“I get that respite when I’m not being me,” was a really big and relatable moment with anyone who has done the laborious process of suppressing trauma - and that feeling of shame.There was an intimate sadness throughout the book that felt both natural and familiar.
Sometimes, everything really is exhausting.
Graphic: Death of parent and Racism
Moderate: Biphobia and Sexual content