Ghosts

Name: Ghosts
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241988688
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By Dolly Alderton

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Summary

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton is a captivating exploration of modern relationships and the complexities of adulthood. It follows Nina Dean, a successful food writer in her thirties, navigating the challenges of online dating, shifting friendships, and family dynamics. With wit and keen observations, the story delves into themes of love, loss, and the unexpected changes life can bring.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blend heartwarming and humorous elements with poignant insights into modern relationships. You'll be drawn to its exploration of friendship, love, and the complexities of single life in the digital age. With its relatable characters and sharp wit, it's perfect for fans of contemporary fiction that tackles the challenges of finding connection in an ever-changing world.

"A smart, sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about ex-boyfriends, imperfect parents, friends with kids, and a man who disappears the moment he says "I love you.""--

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The bestselling razor-sharp debut novel by the author of Everything I Know About Love

He said 'I love you'. And then he disappeared.

Things that are going right for Nina Dean:

She's found her dream job.
She finally has her own home.
She's met Max, a beguiling romantic hero who has swept her off her feet.

Things that are going wrong for Nina Dean:

She has the neighbour from hell.
Her friendships are fracturing, and so is her parents' marriage.
She hasn't seen or heard from Max for weeks.

Just as everything ought to be falling into place, it's all falling apart instead. Nina's beloved dad's memory is slipping away from him, and her mum is caught in a baffling mid-life glow-up. Her friends are becoming strangers, and her exes are moving on. Everywhere she turns, she's reminded of time passing.

The last thing she needs is another ghost.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton is praised for its wit, emotional insight, and sharp observations about life, love, and friendship. Reviewers highlight its humorous yet poignant exploration of relationships and female friendships, with many noting Alderton's signature wit and honesty. The novel's portrayal of the complexities of modern life, particularly for women in their thirties, is both tender and sharply perceptive, making it a heartwarming and engaging read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241988688

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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Contemporary Romance Dolly Alderton Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Dolly Alderton is an award-winning author, screenwriter and journalist based in London. She is a columnist for the Sunday Times Style magazine and has also written for GQ, Red, Marie Claire and Grazia. She is the former co-host and co-creator of the podcast The High Low. Her first book, Everything I Know About Love, became a top-five Sunday Times bestseller in its first week of publication, won a National Book Award (UK) for Autobiography of the Year and was made into a BBC One TV series. Ghosts, her first novel, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Dear Dolly, a collection of her agony aunt columns from the Sunday Times Style magazine, was published in 2022 and was also a Sunday Times bestseller.

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