Reviews

Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad

k101's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

frima's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? No

4.25

sara_kral's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.5

isobel_laura's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Violence, War, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Miscarriage

marycruise93's review against another edition

hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

gabie_east's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I learnt a lot from this book about Palestinian culture and politics, without it being overbearing or feeling too much like I was being taught - it weaved into the story naturally to provide context, which I really appreciated. The characters were nuanced and well developed, and I liked how the theme of identify was explored through family dynamics, links country and nationality, and relationships. The prose was beautiful - long and flowy! I enjoyed this a lot! 

emmatarswell's review against another edition

hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

hannahsutherland's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

I liked hearing about people's everyday lives in Palestine, but I didn't really connect with the characters or the plot. I probably should have just read a non-fiction about everyday people living in Palestine. 

hhannahm's review against another edition

Such a boring book, why it was nominated for an award I don't know. The characters are so unlikeable and self absorbed.

mareike_liest's review against another edition

funny reflective 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? No

4.75