A review by sakisreads
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

challenging emotional funny 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? It's complicated

3.5

I loved Dolly Alderton’s ‘Everything I Know About Love’ when I read it, so I had very high expectations for this story. I have to say I was slightly disappointed, as it wasn’t as gripping as her other materials and it felt pretty predictable, but I did like the small nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout 😊
Her dad’s dementia and Max’s predictable comeback (but slightly shaky second ghosting) were definitely parts I found difficult to read but interesting too! I did not expect Max to disappear a second time, but I shouldn’t have been surprised 🙃
This was a quaint quote:
‘You always told me that literature belongs to everyone, and that we should never feel intimidated by it.’

I’m going to recommend this one to friends that enjoy Alderton’s work and to some millennial friends who are working through lifestyle changes (e.g. navigating friendships, motherhood etc.) ✨
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