Reviews

The Migration of Ghosts by Pauline Melville

lisagreghi's review

4.0

Very interesting and different. The text shows the reader a reality where folklore mixes in with reality, making it come alive!

pardonmywritings's review

3.0

I'm not a fan of short stories in a novel but after my lecture today I get why it's necessary. I get why critics have reviewed it as "exotic" and it seems to be an exoticisation of African culture but in doing that, Melville masterfully exposes why it's wrong to do so. It's a 3 because I only liked certain stories and I probably won't read it again.

itslucyagain's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

harryedmundson's review

4.0

[Culture, Crisis, Ecology] Really enjoyed this collection, not often im so grabbed but short stories!!!

readingindreams's review

emotional mysterious medium-paced

3.5

gurjotminhas's review

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5