Scan barcode
A review by paperknotbooks
Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Manifest: 4.5-⭐️, if it weren’t for the dog…
Breastmilk: 4-⭐️ Could see this as a full novel
Contributions: 2-⭐️ Already forgotten
The Hollow: 5-⭐️ BRrrrRR Was giving a little House of Leaves for a bit there
Imagine Me Carrying You: 5-⭐️ grief
24, Alhaji Williams Street: 5-⭐️ whoa! Heir of Count of Monte Cristo
Things Boys Do: 4-⭐️ I’m a little confused I think… {Spoiler perhaps}—did the 3 old ex-school friends name their boys after their dead friend John?
Birdwoman: 4-⭐️ OoOo! Magical
Girlie: 2.75-⭐️ “I AM NOT YOUR BABY!”
The Wonders of the World: 4-⭐️ “There’s a long journey ahead of us. And my people say I’m a prophet.”
The Dusk Market: 5-⭐️ very Night Circus-y. “Is anyone ever not lost?”
Masquerade Season: 3-⭐️ What?
Breastmilk: 4-⭐️ Could see this as a full novel
Contributions: 2-⭐️ Already forgotten
The Hollow: 5-⭐️ BRrrrRR Was giving a little House of Leaves for a bit there
Imagine Me Carrying You: 5-⭐️ grief
24, Alhaji Williams Street: 5-⭐️ whoa! Heir of Count of Monte Cristo
Things Boys Do: 4-⭐️ I’m a little confused I think… {Spoiler perhaps}—did the 3 old ex-school friends name their boys after their dead friend John?
Birdwoman: 4-⭐️ OoOo! Magical
Girlie: 2.75-⭐️ “I AM NOT YOUR BABY!”
The Wonders of the World: 4-⭐️ “There’s a long journey ahead of us. And my people say I’m a prophet.”
The Dusk Market: 5-⭐️ very Night Circus-y. “Is anyone ever not lost?”
Masquerade Season: 3-⭐️ What?