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A review by komet2020
The White Rhino Hotel by Bartle Bull
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Peopled with a rich array of characters, the novel takes place in British East Africa (Kenya) in the immediate aftermath of World War I, when the British government has promoted a great land rush for veterans, their families, and anyone in Britain keen for making better lives for themselves in Africa.
The White Rhino Hotel (owned by a British aristocrat) serves as the focal point for many of these expatriates upon their arrival in Africa. It's steeped in drama and intrigue, with the African landscape and the flora and fauna thereof brought vividly to life in its pages, acting in effect as an additional character which lends a deeper richness to the novel. I so enjoyed the reading experience.
The White Rhino Hotel (owned by a British aristocrat) serves as the focal point for many of these expatriates upon their arrival in Africa. It's steeped in drama and intrigue, with the African landscape and the flora and fauna thereof brought vividly to life in its pages, acting in effect as an additional character which lends a deeper richness to the novel. I so enjoyed the reading experience.