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challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
thevioletfoxbookshop's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What do you get when you mix time travel, dinosaurs, and a murder together in a luxury hotel? You get Rob Hart's newest novel, The Paradox Hotel. There's a dead body that only January can see. She's on the brink of madness and it's getting worse by the day - time travel will mess you up! But she can't walk away because those past glimpses of the love of her life are a drug she just can't quit. Can she solve the murder and save our timeline from destruction before she goes totally crazy? I originally picked this book up because one of my all-time favorite authors, Erin Morgenstern, recommended it here on Insta. And I was not disappointed!
This was the first of Rob Hart's books I've read, although I'd heard rave reviews of his other work, and I have to say - this was not only a page-turner, but it was really unlike anything else I've ever read. It's fast-paced and snarky, cerebral but heartfelt, and a little out there. Things I loved - diverse cast of characters, science that made your brain hurt just a little, good character development, and the quirkiness of it all. Things I'd warn you about - there are a couple content warnings, including death of a loved one, fire, murder, and parental neglect. If those things are triggers for you, approach with caution. Otherwise, I highly recommend this for any of my fellow book nerds! It was a wild ride and I'm officially adding Rob Hart's previous book to my to be read pile.
This was the first of Rob Hart's books I've read, although I'd heard rave reviews of his other work, and I have to say - this was not only a page-turner, but it was really unlike anything else I've ever read. It's fast-paced and snarky, cerebral but heartfelt, and a little out there. Things I loved - diverse cast of characters, science that made your brain hurt just a little, good character development, and the quirkiness of it all. Things I'd warn you about - there are a couple content warnings, including death of a loved one, fire, murder, and parental neglect. If those things are triggers for you, approach with caution. Otherwise, I highly recommend this for any of my fellow book nerds! It was a wild ride and I'm officially adding Rob Hart's previous book to my to be read pile.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide and Fire/Fire injury
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