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Ghosts

By: Dolly Alderton
Narrated by: Holliday Grainger
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Publisher's summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

The first novel from the award-winning, bestselling author of Everything I Know About Love

Narrated by Holliday Grainger, star of Lady Chatterley's Lover, Tell it to the Bees and Animals.

Nina Dean has arrived at her early thirties as a successful food writer with loving friends and family, plus a new home and neighbourhood. When she meets Max, a beguiling romantic hero who tells her on date one that he's going to marry her, it feels like all is going to plan.

A new relationship couldn't have come at a better time - her thirties have not been the liberating, uncomplicated experience she was sold. Everywhere she turns, she is reminded of time passing and opportunities dwindling. Friendships are fading, ex-boyfriends are moving on and, worse, everyone's moving to the suburbs. There's no solace to be found in her family, with a mum who's caught in a baffling mid-life makeover and a beloved dad who is vanishing in slow-motion into dementia.

Dolly Alderton's debut novel is funny and tender, filled with whip-smart observations about relationships, family, memory, and how we live now.

©2020 Dolly Alderton (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"I love this book. It is wise, funny, tender and true, sharply-observed and utterly hilarious. Dolly Alderton's talent is phenomenal." (Elizabeth Day)

"I loved it - Dolly Alderton has clearly mastered every form of writing. Which is a surprise to nobody." (Candice Carty-Williams)

"Loved it from start to finish, really laugh out loud: well-written, packed with ideas and observations and so engaging I can't put it down." (Philippa Perry)

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What a book! I ate it up in no time. A timely tale of being a 30 something (single) woman today.

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Pretty mundane plot but nice and relatable. Easy to listen to whilst doing other things - doesn’t require too much attention! Found most of the voices a bit irritating.

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Good story; terrible voices

The voice of max and Nina’s dad sound like someone putting on a joke voice. Dangerously close to ruining and distracting from the really good story

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Couldn’t put it down

Throughly enjoyed!! Loved the various voices the narrator used too. Looking forward to more from Dolly.

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Easy read

I really liked the idea of this novel and the overall theme is so relatable! I felt nina Dean was dolly herself and similar to her first book, although the first book wasnt a novel. I love dollys writing so I was going to enjoy it regardless.

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Brilliant - aptly captures dating in the 21st century!

Funny, vulnerable and honest - really enjoyed this sometimes lighthearted book. Recommended if you’ve tried and failed at online dating 😎

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