A review by soobooksalot
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was introduced to Alfred Hitchcock's works fairly early on - Psycho, Rebecca, The Birds, and my favourite, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. 
 Stephanie Wrobel's newest, The Hitchcock Hotel, weaves classic screen references together into this fun and satisfying thriller.
 Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for my gifted copy for review!
 Alfred Smettle is the owner of The Hitchcock Hotel, a property devoted to his favourite filmmaker, the Master Of Suspense.
 He invites his former classmates and members of his college film club - Grace, Zoe, Samira, TJ and Julius - to gather for a reunion weekend. 
 And soon, in true Hitch fashion, there's a body in the mix.
 The story uses tried-and-true mystery elements - a locked-room (hotel) whodunnit, a Clue-like gathering of characters, dark academia backstories, and some great twists and reveals.
 I thoroughly enjoyed this unique thriller - recommended!
 For release on Sept. 24.
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