A review by katyisreading
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
GHOSTS by Dolly Alderton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I started this book on the way to Mexico City and finished it on our airbnb's balcony about a day later because I couldn't put it down. The story follows Nina, who is using dating apps for the first time after an amicable break-up with a long-term boyfriend and also dealing with her aging father's dementia. The book is a meditation on aging, the gendered double standard of the biological clock, and an ode to female friendship. I felt like I was talking to a friend, and even though I haven't experienced a lot of what Nina goes through in the book, it all felt relatable.
I started this book on the way to Mexico City and finished it on our airbnb's balcony about a day later because I couldn't put it down. The story follows Nina, who is using dating apps for the first time after an amicable break-up with a long-term boyfriend and also dealing with her aging father's dementia. The book is a meditation on aging, the gendered double standard of the biological clock, and an ode to female friendship. I felt like I was talking to a friend, and even though I haven't experienced a lot of what Nina goes through in the book, it all felt relatable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Emotional abuse