Smith, Ali
Hotel World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140296792
- author:
- Smith, Ali
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.8 x 19.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Five people, four living, three strangers, two sisters, one dead. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the complexities of time, chance, money, and death. Ali Smith's masterful novel explores the tiny details that shape our experiences, from the taste of dust to the weight of a few coins in the hand.
This is a short novel with big themes, yet it is characterized by a keen eye for detail and a subtle, intelligent writing style. The story bursts open from the first page, demanding to be read in one sitting. With its infectious narrative and sustained imagination, Hotel World is a compelling read that will keep you engaged until the very end.