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A review by siobhanward
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad
emotional
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
NYT Notable Books 2023: 49/100
Using Hamlet as a backdrop for this story really tied things together, and Hammad used it well. My biggest frustration in the story was Sonia. There was so much happening beyond her and despite moments of clarity, she was often tunnel-visioned into herself and couldn't see beyond her own challenges. I'm also not sure the side plot with Harold added anything apart from taking away time from the rest of the book. The book was impactful and well-written, I just wish Sonia had been a different protagonist.
Using Hamlet as a backdrop for this story really tied things together, and Hammad used it well. My biggest frustration in the story was Sonia. There was so much happening beyond her and despite moments of clarity, she was often tunnel-visioned into herself and couldn't see beyond her own challenges. I'm also not sure the side plot with Harold added anything apart from taking away time from the rest of the book. The book was impactful and well-written, I just wish Sonia had been a different protagonist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder