Hotel by Arthur Hailey

Hotel

Arthur Hailey

480 pages • first pub 1965 (view editions)

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Hotel by Arthur Hailey is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate, character-driven narratives set against the backdrop of a high-stakes, multi-layered environment, blending suspense with social issues and historical ambiance.

Description

During five sultry days, the lives of the guests, the management, and the workers at New Orleans’ largest and most elite hotel converge. The owner has four days to raise the money to save his financially ailing property. The general manager, once ...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 554 reviews

Moods

informative: 52%

tense: 52%

mysterious: 32%

adventurous: 28%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 12%

reflective: 12%

funny: 8%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 8%

relaxing: 8%

sad: 8%

lighthearted: 4%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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