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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just finished this and it's safe to say my brain is still reeling, I had no idea what to expect, but it was a wild ride, if nonlinear storytelling, slow burn thrillers, and guessing games are your thing, then you need to get your hands on this book
Thank you Berkley for supporting my request to review The Hitchcock Hotel! I love the cover art and want to say how well done it is, eye catching.
The plot is subtle, letting the story unfold and then coming together for a solid resolution. What readers need to know is that the role of Hitchcock is not overt but more how Wrobel organizes her themes and character: a plot around a theme of betrayal and revenge, complex and flawed characters filled with individual motives and secrets similar to Hitchcock's own characters (not always likable), and the use of manipulation common in many of his movies (gaslighting, playing into fears of the characters/audience). Fans might look out for the use of character names, hints from the movies referenced, and specific nods to gothic themes developed in Rebecca (one of Hitchcock's best if you ask me!).
This is a complex story that is more slow burn resentment and mystery mixed with present day friend reunion, a reunion filled with tension and secrets, and snapshots that give insight into why the reunion is fraught with tension and explains lingering secrets and hurts. Within the story is a subtle theme and question about what the perfect murder would look like... for me the plot explores this while also weaving in how past hurts can haunt the present, how college life is a time of complex friendships and pressures and feelings, and plays with the idea that you can't escape past bad behaviors, even if you think you have... Not a thriller per se, more mystery and suspense focused on characters' stories and themes on betrayal.
The plot is subtle, letting the story unfold and then coming together for a solid resolution. What readers need to know is that the role of Hitchcock is not overt but more how Wrobel organizes her themes and character: a plot around a theme of betrayal and revenge, complex and flawed characters filled with individual motives and secrets similar to Hitchcock's own characters (not always likable), and the use of manipulation common in many of his movies (gaslighting, playing into fears of the characters/audience). Fans might look out for the use of character names, hints from the movies referenced, and specific nods to gothic themes developed in Rebecca (one of Hitchcock's best if you ask me!).
This is a complex story that is more slow burn resentment and mystery mixed with present day friend reunion, a reunion filled with tension and secrets, and snapshots that give insight into why the reunion is fraught with tension and explains lingering secrets and hurts. Within the story is a subtle theme and question about what the perfect murder would look like... for me the plot explores this while also weaving in how past hurts can haunt the present, how college life is a time of complex friendships and pressures and feelings, and plays with the idea that you can't escape past bad behaviors, even if you think you have... Not a thriller per se, more mystery and suspense focused on characters' stories and themes on betrayal.
This was such an interesting story. There’s a lot of depth here. There’s a lot of crappy characters. They are all super flawed. They all have a skeleton in their closet. And one of them will wind up dead. The mystery is who and why?
I didn’t guess who the murderer was so that was a surprise, I also didn’t anticipate who would be murdered.
This started off strong for me. I think for me it had a lot of backstory sprinkled in that took away from the suspense. This would be perfect for fans of Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone. It’s a classic locked room mystery whodunit.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a fun twist on Hitchcock films. I thought it was entertaining. I thought that each character has their own secrets and twists was pretty fun and exciting. I think if you like murder mystery type movies or books this would be a good one to read.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The characters in this book are all terrible but I enjoyed the twist!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes