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A review by soobooksalot
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"For the sake of who we were back then, and to make peace with who we've become now, with all our needful ghosts. Reality never changes. Only our recollections of it do."
Toronto author Craig Davidson takes us on a nostalgic journey to the days of youth, with Jake, Uncle C, and friends Billy and Dove creating the titular "ghost club" for an '80s summer.
This book is not so much about plot as it is capturing the feeling of growing up, of discovering fears and your place, connections, and learning about others.
It's got a Stand By Me feel to it, and also reminded me of Boy's Life by Robert McCammon.
The Saturday Night Ghost Club is graceful writing that isn't per se spooky, but embraces the season and coming of age. Just read it.
Toronto author Craig Davidson takes us on a nostalgic journey to the days of youth, with Jake, Uncle C, and friends Billy and Dove creating the titular "ghost club" for an '80s summer.
This book is not so much about plot as it is capturing the feeling of growing up, of discovering fears and your place, connections, and learning about others.
It's got a Stand By Me feel to it, and also reminded me of Boy's Life by Robert McCammon.
The Saturday Night Ghost Club is graceful writing that isn't per se spooky, but embraces the season and coming of age. Just read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Grief, and Medical content