Featured Review: The Boy who Lived with Ghosts

Michelle Menezes · Post by **Michelle Menezes** » 27 May 2022, 12:02

I cannot imagine what John must have gone through as a child. Being able to see ghosts, which is scary, and being unable to explain these things to others must have had a serious impact on his life. This book seems very interesting, and even though I'm not a fan of memoirs, I'm curious to read the book due to the supernatural aspect.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 27 May 2022, 12:06

A supernatural story book "The Boy who Lived with ghosts" by John Mitchell, which tells us about a boy's experiences when he encounters ghosts during his childhood days. A thrilling book to read.

Amarachi Nwankwo03 · Post by **Amarachi Nwankwo03** » 27 May 2022, 12:14

Sounds like a really disturbing book. I am definitely not one for horror so I might steer clear. I wonder if this is a memoir of the author since his name is John too. Congratulations on BOTD

Hazel Arnaiz · Post by **Hazel Arnaiz** » 27 May 2022, 12:27

It explores child molestation, family dysfunction, and poverty from the innocent perspective of a child. The darkness of reality hides more frightening entities than the paranormal. Congratulations on Book of the Day!

Sammy Kamau 2 · Post by **Sammy Kamau 2** » 27 May 2022, 12:35

Children tend to trust grown-ups but it Is grown-ups that abuse them in many ways. The book is written from a child's perspective and educates the reader on how children view things and adults' activities.
Nice review

fire_spice · Post by **fire_spice** » 27 May 2022, 12:41

Thanks for this review. Great that you mention the tough issues discussed in the book. I don't think this book is for me. It's just tough to witness the suffering of a child. It is easier to stomach the suffering of an adult. The fact that you cried shows just how tough John's childhood must have been. The positive part is that it is rare to come across a book written from the perspective of a child. Very unique and worth a read if you have a strong heart. Great review!

Elenimo Chembe · Post by **Elenimo Chembe** » 27 May 2022, 12:46

I don't think I like this book, particularly because it centres on a child's experience. I think it would be recommended for children. Good review though!

Stephanie Runyon · Post by **Stephanie Runyon** » 27 May 2022, 12:46

A book with darker themes, the title threw me off somewhat. The ghosts are definitely haunting when facing the issues John faces at such a young age. Interesting review.

Francis Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Aderogbin** » 27 May 2022, 12:48

This is a unique way of writing. Digging into how a child thinks reason situations around him will be interesting to me. The author has done a great job here and I am willing to sit down with him and enjoy the moment.

Deval Sodha · Post by **Deval Sodha** » 27 May 2022, 12:50

This is a brilliant read. A book that displays a childhood and a child's encounters with ghost.
I love to read such stories that has dark themes.
The review is superb.
Congratulations on Botd

Chris Micheal · Post by **Chris Micheal** » 27 May 2022, 13:00

This is a story about John's experience as a young boy including his encounter with ghosts. Thanks for the review.

Destiny Freedom · Post by **Destiny Freedom** » 27 May 2022, 13:10

I got chills just from seeing the name of this book and thought that might be really scary, but it seems like in this case, it's John childhood that are the ghosts. Thank you for this review.