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Enter Ghost

Isabella Hammad

4.26 AVERAGE

suzanneshaw's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark relaxing tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

dani_1405's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is an incredibly tender book that is also intrinsically steeped in the politics of Palestine. You are consistently reminded of the realities of what living under occupation is like even when doing something that seems as simple as putting on a play. The style of this book is also incredibly interesting and like nothing I have ever seen before. Switching between prose and play format makes the story dynamic in a new and exciting way. I feel as though it also gives you a deeper understanding of the characters as in the play parts you are essentially forced to out yourself in the character’s shoes as they say their ‘lines’, even if just for a moment. I think that this book also acts as a reminder of the power of the arts. Sonia through doing this play reconnects with her Palestinian heritage and so begins to ask more questions about her family history whilst also becoming closer with the ensemble of people in the cast.