fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional medium-paced

256 pages | first published 2001

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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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Summary of 724 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 57%
challenging 47%
sad 45%
funny 27%
dark 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.73

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