A review by this_nerdy_bookworm
Hotel Portofino by J.P. O'Connell

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Hotel Portofino is a rich and textured novel that takes place in the 1920’s on the Italian Riviera.  It follows the comings and goings of the guests and staff at an English run hotel, and the dramas that ensue.  The perfect pacing feels almost languid, but never boring.  It perfectly fits the setting and story, truly placing you there.  It takes place during the early rise of fascism in Italy, which is was a new setting for me in historical fiction.  I listened to the audiobook and the narration was also excellent.  I would highly recommend this audiobook!