Hotel World by Ali Smith

Hotel World

Ali Smith

256 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional medium-paced
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Forget room service: this is a riotous elegy, a deadpan celebration of colliding worlds, and a spirited defense of love. Blending incisive wit with surprising compassion, Hotel World is a wonderfully invigorating, life-affirming book.Five people: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,081 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 65%
sad 49%
challenging 43%
funny 33%
dark 29%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.7

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