A review by mcriv617
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I think I just went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how much I connected with the characters. Alderton’s 30-something characters were easy for me to relate to, and I found myself highlighting a passage every so often because I appreciated her commentary on male-female relationships in the age of social media (though it definitely focused on white heterosexual middle class female relatability). Think Bridget Jones’ Diary with fewer antics and less fluff and a bit more depth and substance. It also reminded me a bit of Olive by Emma Gannon, though I preferred Ghosts. I recommend (though add a small caveat that I could imagine it feeling a little too real/relatable if you’re coming off a bad relationship/dating app experience).
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