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A review by kirstieanya
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dolly Alderton is the voice of a generation, and in her debut novel, following her cult-level popular memoir, her voice continues to shine through.
It took me a while to get into this book; however, I think this was more due to a busy life than a disinterest in the book because every time I picked it up, I laughed out loud and didn't want to stop reading.
The theme of ghosts is haunt the story throughout, but not just in the primary form of 'ghosting'. The novel also explores personal ghosts—the ghosts of our own pasts, old relationships, and the ghosts of people we hold onto years after they have changed. The core of this book is about growing up, away, and apart from people in your life.
There was a lot of heart and meaningful questions, as well as Alderton's sharp wit and observations.
I wasn't overly emotionally attached to any of the characters, but that didn't make me relate to their problems and experiences more.
It took me a while to get into this book; however, I think this was more due to a busy life than a disinterest in the book because every time I picked it up, I laughed out loud and didn't want to stop reading.
The theme of ghosts is haunt the story throughout, but not just in the primary form of 'ghosting'. The novel also explores personal ghosts—the ghosts of our own pasts, old relationships, and the ghosts of people we hold onto years after they have changed. The core of this book is about growing up, away, and apart from people in your life.
There was a lot of heart and meaningful questions, as well as Alderton's sharp wit and observations.
I wasn't overly emotionally attached to any of the characters, but that didn't make me relate to their problems and experiences more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content