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26th out of 28 books
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13 voters
Ghost Children
by
Sue Townsend
In this disturbing and provocative novel, an abortion 17 years earlier haunts Christopher Moore and his former love, Angela. The phantom "child" is very much alive in her mother's fantasies. As Christopher and Angela meet again and attempt to rekindle their earlier passion, they must confront their omnipresent demons.
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
May 1st 2003
by Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
(first published 1997)
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I don't know what to say about this book.
It's...sick. I know what you're thinking, but not sick sick, just... shows an ugly side of people. But a side every person has, nonetheless. Well, obviously not necessarily expressed the same way as the ugly side of the characters in this book, but still.
The title is actually more appropriate than I thought at first, because there's a lot of (unwanted/dead/etc) children mentioned throughout the story, though they're not important characters, they are a li...more
It's...sick. I know what you're thinking, but not sick sick, just... shows an ugly side of people. But a side every person has, nonetheless. Well, obviously not necessarily expressed the same way as the ugly side of the characters in this book, but still.
The title is actually more appropriate than I thought at first, because there's a lot of (unwanted/dead/etc) children mentioned throughout the story, though they're not important characters, they are a li...more
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A gritty, dark story of love and loss that's hard to put down. Touching and chilling at the same time, with interesting and complex, often creepy characters. Angela, married, rekindles a relationship with lonely Christopher that ended 17 years ago when Angela aborted their child. Their story becomes intertwined with Tamara, a young goth mother, Crackle, a crack-addicted loser, and their abused and neglected toddler. A deep yet easy read.
So far it is sick and twisted. A lovely departure from what she normally writes. Having finished the book I have to say that enjoy is not the right word to describe the experience. This is a 360 from the Adrian Mole diaries and the ending just leaves you wishing for more; it is by no means tidy. There is not one likeable character in the book, which would normally put me off, but I was so intrigued with where it was going that it didn't matter to me. Very interesting.
An absolute knockout brilliant read. Townsend takes her subject by the balls and twists, and then twists some more ... there is little relief. She is unflinchingly honest and loyal to every one of her characters, as they struggle within a warts-and-all portrait of British life. This book will put your moral standpoints to the test.
A cross between J.K. Rowling's 'A Casual Vacancy' and Ben Elton's style,it was an excellent read,well written and edgy.I loved the way the characters were linked in such a horrible way.I would definitely recommend it if you are a Ben Elton fan.
the best I've read in a long time!
So beautiful, full of love, made me cry a lot, even about the dog, what to tell the people.
So beautiful, full of love, made me cry a lot, even about the dog, what to tell the people.
A powerful read. I read this because of an experience I had been through.
Just perfectly tragic.
v readable, sad and interesting novel exploing experiences surrounding abortion.
I could't get ınto thıs book so gave up on ıt. I hate doing that but I,m on holıday and wasnt wastıng any more tıme on ıt.
Very different, I like the way she wrote this.
Love has the strangest way to bring back memories.
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Susan Lillian "Sue" Townsend is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole series of books. Her writing tends to combine comedy with social commentary, though she has written purely dramatic works as well. She has suffered from diabetes for many years, a...more
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Susan Lillian "Sue" Townsend is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole series of books. Her writing tends to combine comedy with social commentary, though she has written purely dramatic works as well. She has suffered from diabetes for many years, a...more
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