Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Jamie Ford

505 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. The opening of a Japanese parasol takes old Henry Lee on a reminiscent ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,476 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 62%
sad 60%
hopeful 50%
informative 36%
inspiring 31%
challenging 14%
adventurous 7%
dark 6%
tense 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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