Ghost Wall
Ghost Wall
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Northern England • 1990s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss follows a teenage girl participating in an Iron Age reenactment with her parents and a university group. They aim to live as ancient Britons did. The event becomes intense, revealing the dynamics of control, history, and identity.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sarah Moss's Ghost Wall is praised for its evocative portrayal of a young girl’s struggle with family dynamics and societal expectations. Reviewers commend its blend of historical and contemporary themes, and its atmospheric setting. However, some critics note that the short length may leave character developments feeling rushed or underexplored.
Who Should Read Ghost Wall?
Readers who enjoy immersive, atmospheric narratives and are drawn to themes of isolation and survival would appreciate Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss. Fans of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro will find this compelling tale particularly engaging.
28,380 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Northern England • 1990s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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