Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Maame by Jessica George

189 reviews

jaklyn_heath_reads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Maame is an emotional and memorable book that I believe I will be thinking about for a while. 
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. 

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rakkaussipsi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0


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labetra's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wonderful  book! Loved Maddie and her journey! Can't  wait for the author's  second  book!

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irenelpynn's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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chrisje's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful
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  • Strong character development? Yes

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bookwitchva's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • 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


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oz2021's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-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

4.0


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saltycoffee's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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


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calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • 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


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moonbaek's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0


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