Hotel World by Ali Smith

Hotel World

Ali Smith

256 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional medium-paced

Description

Forget room service: this is a riotous elegy, a deadpan celebration of colliding worlds, and a spirited defense of love. Blending incisive wit with surprising compassion, Hotel World is a wonderfully invigorating, life-affirming book.Five people: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 757 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 57%
challenging 46%
sad 46%
funny 29%
dark 23%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.73

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