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Hotel Laguna
by Nicola Harrison, Nicola Harrison
After being forced out of her job at an airplane factory due to the end of WWII, small town Kansas girl, Hazel Francis, finds herself in the artist's mecca of Laguna Beach, CA. She has no family, no job and no idea what to do with herself. A lucky break lands her a job as an assistant to the artist Hanson Radcliff, a somewhat eccentric local hero with a scandalous past. As Hazel begins to fall in love with the town and find her place, she's still unsure if it's what she wants. And with Hanson's troubled past threatening to come back to haunt him, it's time for Hazel to decide where her future lies.
I really enjoyed this book. It was very atmospheric in its description of Laguna Beach and all of its strange inhabitants. I felt like I was there. I enjoyed the many historical details too, such as the bathing costume descriptions and the scenes in the soda shop.
I thought the character of Hazel was well written. She was interesting and conflicted, but still a little naive and charming. She definitely made some questionable decisions and I hate when characters cut another character off thinking that they know what they're going to say when in fact, they don't. One thing that bothered me a little was that I found it unbelievable that a girl from Kansas could take to ocean swimming so quickly. But that's just being nitpicky.
My other favorite characters of course were Jimmy and Hanson. Both men were interesting and likeable despite being completely different. I really felt for Hanson and all he had gone through in his life. I think a book about his early life would be fascinating!
Overall, this is a great summer read. It's quick and light, has a little bit of mystery and keeps you entertained! Thanks @netgalley for the ARC!
I really enjoyed this book. It was very atmospheric in its description of Laguna Beach and all of its strange inhabitants. I felt like I was there. I enjoyed the many historical details too, such as the bathing costume descriptions and the scenes in the soda shop.
I thought the character of Hazel was well written. She was interesting and conflicted, but still a little naive and charming. She definitely made some questionable decisions and I hate when characters cut another character off thinking that they know what they're going to say when in fact, they don't. One thing that bothered me a little was that I found it unbelievable that a girl from Kansas could take to ocean swimming so quickly. But that's just being nitpicky.
My other favorite characters of course were Jimmy and Hanson. Both men were interesting and likeable despite being completely different. I really felt for Hanson and all he had gone through in his life. I think a book about his early life would be fascinating!
Overall, this is a great summer read. It's quick and light, has a little bit of mystery and keeps you entertained! Thanks @netgalley for the ARC!