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The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

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aseel_reads's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emily writes in this really unique way that makes for such an interesting read. she interwinnes all these different stories/characters in such a seamless way. i really liked the plot, i have never read anything about a ponzi scheme. 


my only real issue was the incorrect use of mental illness - you don't OCD if you want to film in 5 minute increments...

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readbycarina's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-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

2.0


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aaniforos's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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ladysanctuary's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Emily St. John Mandel is a genius of storytelling. Despite wildly different subject matter to Station Eleven the story still ropes you in in the same way, and dances expertly through time to weave intriguing tales around a wide cast of characters. However, I feel the subject matter means you always feel a bit let down by the mysteries as they're woven, and there are a few too many complex threads to follow easily. The audiobook version is well read and gripping throughout.

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