Eduardo Santiago
First things first: the whole concept of "ghosts" is embarrassingly silly.
That said... I enjoyed the hell out of this book. The ghost gimmick is key to the story, but the focus (har!) is always on the protagonist. Her dealing with the ghosts, personally and culturally, involves complex moral questions and I loved how Emerson developed (har!) these issues, how her character struggled and grew. I loved the supporting characters, loved Emerson's pacing and well-sustained level of tension: it was hard to put the book down.
Jumbo levels of improbability, and not just the ghost thing: dialog; some of the personal interactions; high body count; and oodles of perfect-timing serendipity. Still totally worth reading. Grab a Suspension of Disbelief pill or two—or even a handful—and prepare for some thoughtful fun.
First things first: the whole concept of "ghosts" is embarrassingly silly.
That said... I enjoyed the hell out of this book. The ghost gimmick is key to the story, but the focus (har!) is always on the protagonist. Her dealing with the ghosts, personally and culturally, involves complex moral questions and I loved how Emerson developed (har!) these issues, how her character struggled and grew. I loved the supporting characters, loved Emerson's pacing and well-sustained level of tension: it was hard to put the book down.
Jumbo levels of improbability, and not just the ghost thing: dialog; some of the personal interactions; high body count; and oodles of perfect-timing serendipity. Still totally worth reading. Grab a Suspension of Disbelief pill or two—or even a handful—and prepare for some thoughtful fun.