Sometimes he seems like exactly what Nina needs in a partner, and other times he comes across as someone she should have immediately swiped left on. A good friend and charming acquaintance, Lola complements Nina’s social awkwardness and nonchalance. Lola is a loveable, bright, spirited woman. Aside from Nina, several other noteworthy characters weave in and out of the smoothly paced chapters including her friend Lola, love interest Max, and Nina’s mom. Alderton carefully creates a main character who is not perfect, and it’s a breath of fresh air.
She is a loyal friend, introspective and at times petty, and values relationships and quality time with her loved ones.
Nina enjoys her London life and cannot see herself elsewhere. Alderton frequently drops names of neighbourhoods and landmarks to keep local readers feeling a sense of familiarity and not-so-local readers fantasizing about the foreign metropolis. Ghosts takes place in present day London, England. Among the ins and outs of these daily circumstances, she also is trying to find romantic love and maintain old and new friendships. She is settling into her career writing books about food, living in a house-turned-apartment building where she is constantly bothered by her downstairs neighbour, and navigating a stressful and ongoing family situation. There is a lot happening in Nina’s life, but no single event stands out or exhausts her energy more than another. In Ghosts, Nina George Dean chronicles a year in her life-from age 32 to 33-touching on family, friends, and romance.
Dolly Alderton has created the perfect book to add to your overnight bag for a weekend at the cottage, or pack in your carry-on tote for some downtime during a work trip. Lighthearted yet contemplative, Ghosts should most certainly be bumped higher in your To Be Read stack.
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