A review by lauren_epub
Ghost Girl, Banana by Wiz Wharton

adventurous

3.0

I can't tell if this was better than I thought it was and I just read it too fast, or if reading it at hyper speed was the best way to get through it.
As I experienced it, the characters were a bit flat with the occasional mid-conversation personality transplant... Maybe I zoomed past some important details? (Bookclub deadline, lol) Also, some of the writing had me pausing to re-read, highlight, read again, and scratch my head...

Didn't hate it, but also not sure I'd recommend it. From what I read of the author it seems like a deeply personal story, so if you are interested in learning more about racial politics and identity in the UK/Hong Kong in the 60s/70s/90s there might be something here for you.

Lastly, love the cover design! (The one with the dragon illustration and color blocking--impactful, balanced, and modern) This cover makes me actually want to go and buy the book, despite it not being an all time favorite. So shout-out to the designer Grace Han!!
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