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I don’t know why, but I had such a hard time writing this review. Not because the book wasn’t good, in fact, it was great and I loved it. But there were so many moving parts to it, that I had a hard time narrowing down what I wanted to talk about! However, I really loved this book and I highly recommend that you read it!
Maame by Jessica George
TWO SENTENCE SUMMARY
(I tried to do two sentences, but totally failed. Sorry.)
Maddie’s life is far from what she expected it to be. Between an overbearing, yet absent, mother, a nightmare boss, and being the primary caretaker for her father, Maddie knows she needs to make changes, but isn’t sure how. When her mom finally returns to England, Maddie jumps at the chance to make changes. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes and puts all of her hard work at risk.
WHAT I LIKED MOST AND WHAT FRUSTRATED ME
What I liked most about the book was how it pulled me in and made me feel like I was really part of Maddie’s life. It was heartbreaking, but also funny and awkward. I also loved that it gave a whole picture of her life, instead of just focusing in on a few details.
There were actually very few things that I disliked about Maame. It had some uncomfortable and awkward moments, but it’s really what made the book even better and felt more realistic.
RECOMMENDED FOR
I honestly can’t think of anyone that I wouldn’t recommend this book to. It deals with a number of heavy issues: racism, being a caretaker, family issues, but it also finds a way to incorporate humor throughout it all. If you like to read, you like novels about friendship and family, this book is definitely for you.
STAR RATING
4.5 out of 5 stars!
BACKLIST BUMP
I would highly recommend checking out Wahala by Nikki May. It’s still a fairly new novel, but it also looks what what it’s like to be British and African in contemporary times. More importantly, it also focuses on the importance of friendships and family.
Maame by Jessica George is available now, wherever you buy books.
