A review by lattelibrarian
Ghost Tree by Bobby Curnow

3.0

Ghost Tree is a strange and enchanting novel that blurs the line between life and death.  If you knew that your spirit would still roam after your death, would you invite those still living to help keep you company and settle your soul?  At first, that's what Brandt's grandfather wanted.  But now that he's dead, he realizes what a fool he had been for spending his time so close to such a blurred reality--and doesn't want Brandt to suffer the same fate.  But Brandt has his own problems and reason for escaping: his marriage is in shambles, and he doesn't see how he could possibly make it work.  And even more troubling are the demons who have begun to haunt not only his ancestors, but his dead (and first) girlfriend.  

With a fun art style and colorful illustrations, Ghost Tree offers an intriguing look at how the past, present, and future can blur--especially when family and romance are entangled.  Overall, I found this to be a truly interesting look on what happens after life, and who is allowed to be the carrier of such otherworldly burdens.  

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