Hotel World by Ali Smith

Hotel World

Ali Smith

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fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional medium-paced

Description

Five disparate voices inhabit Ali Smith's dreamlike, mesmerizing Hotel World, set in the luxurious anonymity of the Global Hotel, in an unnamed northern English city. The disembodied yet interconnected characters include Sara, a 19-year-old chambe...

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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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