Readers’ Circle: A Group Discussion of ‘Enter Ghost’ by Isabella Hammad

For January Readers’ Circle will discuss the book Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad. The book follows Sonia Nasir, a British-Palestinian actress who returns to Palestine after a personal crisis in London. Reconnecting with her roots and her estranged sister in Haifa, Sonia becomes involved in a politically charged Arabic-language production of Hamlet in the West Bank. As rehearsals unfold under occupation, the play becomes a powerful metaphor for resistance, identity, and displacement. Through her role as Gertrude, Sonia confronts her past, navigates the complexities of Palestinian life under Israeli control, and rediscovers a sense of purpose and belonging. The novel blends art and politics, exploring how storytelling can challenge power and preserve cultural memory.