Kurtag: Kurtag's Ghosts

Advantages: an intriguing storyline
Disadvantages: disappointing characters

...I knew I was taking a bit of a risk reading ?A Ghost at the Table?, as it does not fit in with the usual books I read. However, I like to extend my reading horizons at times, the blurb on the back of the book was quite intriguing and it had received a number of good reviews so there was a good deal of promise. I?m not going to say that I disliked the book, because I didn?t, but it just didn?t grab me in the way that lots of books do and as a consequence, I admit to finding it hard going. I hate to give up on a book though so I did stick with it but it was a bit hard work at times! The Ghost at the Table is set in the US and is written by Suzanne Berne, who has won the Orange Prize for another of her novels. It takes place one Thanksgiving and focuses on a highly dysfunctional family as they get together to celebrate. The story is told... Read review

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Advantages: Smells lovely, inexpensive, lasts a long time
Disadvantages: Noen that I can think of

...I was in need to a new perfume, so I went into Superdrug and was that annoying customer who wanted to test everything! When I smelt Ghost, I really liked it, it had a flowery yet musky smell. Not too strong but strong enough to be noticed. It is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml. I brought a 30ml bottle and it cost £19.00 in Superdrug. It comes in a light blue box, the bottle is simple yet stylish. A misty blue bottle with a silver lid. I guess we all have our own preferences when it comes to buying fragrances, all I can say is I like this, and others too have complimented me when wearing it. It is hard to describe, but this is the description given by Ghost...."The fragrance's top note is distinguished by hibiscus, rose petals and ambrette grains. Jasmine, spicy sandalwood and warm frankincense tones combine into a delicate... Read review

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Advantages: Light and easy to wear
Disadvantages: Quite girly, not to everyone's taste

...I first tried this perfume as I wanted a fragrance which was light and fresh but not too citrus-y as I have found this scent turns sour after a while. I tried a number of perfumes before I found Ghost Sweetheart. It was quite different from what I would normally try as the packaging is very girly and feminine. The box is a soft pink colour and the perfume bottle is tall and slim, a light pinkish peach in colour with a frosted glass effect. The bottle is quite elegant and a handy shape to put into a makeup bag or handbag. As for the scent itself, it is light and floral and sweet-smelling without being sickly. The scent is not overpowering and makes for a great feminine summer time fragrance to wear during the day or at night. It is very reasonably priced although I have got through almost the whole bottle very quickly as it is such... Read review

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