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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
5/5
This book was my second novel by Arthur Hailey. I loved it even more than the Airport. I got invested from page one and couldn't stop untill I finished it. Sure, I called some of the plot twists, but it didn't take away from the enjoyment of reading this novel.
This book was my second novel by Arthur Hailey. I loved it even more than the Airport. I got invested from page one and couldn't stop untill I finished it. Sure, I called some of the plot twists, but it didn't take away from the enjoyment of reading this novel.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
a bit disappointed by this one. it was a decent read but incredibly predictable down to the smallest event. from the introduction of wells you just knew he was going to end up being secretly rich and taking over the hotel. kind of corny.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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
It says something that Hailey crammed so many details and masterfully entwined the multiple minor plots into this story that they decided to make a TV series out of it, rather than a book. (Unfortunately the series can't hold a candle to it, but you can't have everything.)
If you ever wanted to know about how hotels are run, this offers a behind-the-scenes view of a luxury hotel. (And yes, hotels *are* moving back to this model!) Partying teenagers, sick guests, entitled rich folks, a possible buy-out and staff conflicts all feature.
If you ever wanted to know about how hotels are run, this offers a behind-the-scenes view of a luxury hotel. (And yes, hotels *are* moving back to this model!) Partying teenagers, sick guests, entitled rich folks, a possible buy-out and staff conflicts all feature.
Первая часть не очень-то мне приглянулась - некий отель, переживающий не лучшие времена, его многочисленные постояльцы и сотрудники. Тема благодатная, но исполнена слишком суховато. Как говорила Анастасия Завозов - производственный роман не самый увлекательный жанр. Да, увлекательности не хватает, зато интересно закручен сюжет (хотя и не без очевидных поворотов), живые персонажи (хотя и не все оправдывают свое существование в сюжете), легкий слог (хотя и не без затянутость, чего уж там...). После второй части пошло поживее, проглотила за один вечер - потому что история набрала обороты, и тут непременно надо было узнать, как все произойдет.
Несмотря на успешное в целом ознакомление с автором, я вряд ли решусь на продолжение знакомства.
Несмотря на успешное в целом ознакомление с автором, я вряд ли решусь на продолжение знакомства.