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The Glass Hotel
320 pages, 2020
fiction
1382 booksFrom the award-winning author of Station Eleven, a captivating novel of money, beauty, white-collar crime, ghosts, and moral compromise in which a woman disappears from a container ship off the coast of Mauritania and a massive Ponzi scheme implodes in New York, dragging countless fortunes with it.
Vincent is a bartender at the Hotel Caiette, a five-star glass and cedar palace on an island in British Columbia. Jonathan Alkaitis works in finance and owns the hotel. When he passes Vincent his card with a tip, it's the beginning of their life together. That same day, Vincent's half-brother, Paul, scrawls a note on the windowed wall of the hotel: Why don't you swallow broken glass?
Leon Prevant, a shipping executive for a company called Neptune-Avramidis, sees the note from the hotel bar and is shaken to his core. Thirteen years later, Vincent mysteriously disappears from the deck of a Neptune-Avramidis ship.
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel explores the fragility of life. It shows how a single decision can change everything, and how life can shatter like glass. It's a reminder to appreciate what we have, because it can be gone in an instant.
In this book, you'll see how relationships can be complex and messy. The author beautifully portrays the intricate dynamics between siblings, lovers, and friends. It's a deep dive into human connections and how they shape our lives.
Emily St. John Mandel paints a vivid picture of the destructive power of greed. The book explores the downfall of a Ponzi scheme operator, showing how his greed not only ruins his life, but also those around him. It's a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked ambition.
The Glass Hotel is also a story of redemption. It shows that no matter how far we fall, there's always a chance to rise again. It's a powerful message of hope and resilience that will inspire you to never give up.
One of the key takeaways from The Glass Hotel is the sheer beauty of Emily St. John Mandel's prose. Her writing is evocative and atmospheric, transporting you to the world she's created. If you're a fan of beautifully written novels, you'll definitely want to check this one out.
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The Glass Hotel may be the perfect novel for your survival bunker.
Stephen King - Horror Fiction AuthorThe Glass Hotel is a masterpiece, just as good as Station Eleven. It's a stunning look at how people react to disasters, both small and large.
Ron Charles - Book CriticThe Glass Hotel is a captivating, eerie novel that explores the depths of human greed and guilt.
Maris Kreizman - Book Reviewer