kgroods9's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
a perfect beach read (good story and characters, not too dumb, but also not groundbreaking)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia
sebibieber's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
snowhitereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I’ve read Ghosts by Dolly Alderton, and I’m… conflicted.
I really liked the concept of ghosts, not only in terms of the obvious modern day ghosting, and how our past originates some ghosts, and how dementia makes you face ghosts head on everyday.
My favourite dynamic in this book was actually between Nina and Katherine, portraying how friendships change over time. Their reconciliation was probably the best part of the book.
Now.. the parts that were my least favorite.
I found most of the characters were quite flat and cliché. The middle age crisis mom, the unlucky at love best friend, the girl frustrated by her man child husband, and creppy turned adorable neighbour. Take a pick, we have it all in this book.
But, above all else, I have a problem with the feminism in this book. Although there is an alleged feminist discourse throughtout the book, I didn’t find genuine at all.
The main character gave off very “woke” and I’m not like other girls' vibes. Her passive aggressive and self-righteous tension towards her married & parent friends and judgemental behaviour towards every woman who wasn’t exactly like herself made me mad.
Overall, this book was enjoyable but frustrating at the same time… if that makes any sense at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
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