Review of M. E. Garber, “The Family Ghosts,” Luna Station Quarterly 62 (June 2025): 37-47 — Purchase here. Reviewed by Sara L. Uckelman.
Most families are haunted to some degree by the ghosts of their ancestors, but in this story, family ghosts are so much more than that —
“We are your family, your community, your past and your future” (p. 38)
and leaving means not only losing your family but also your history.
The metaphor is obviously one for generational wealth, support, etc. (or the lack thereof!) but its obviousness didn’t detract at all from my enjoyment of the story. I always approve of a story of someone who manages to escape bondage and find freedom.
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