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John Irving
The Hotel New Hampshire
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"The Hotel New Hampshire" by John Irving is a poignant and humorous exploration of family, love, and loss. The novel follows the story of the Berry family, who own and operate the Hotel New Hampshire in various locations throughout the country. The novel begins with the father, Win, purchasing an old movie theater and transforming it into a hotel in the town of Dairy, New Hampshire. The hotel quickly becomes a hub of eccentricity and chaos, as the Berry family grapples with their own personal demons and the challenges of running a hotel. The novel takes a darker turn as the family moves to Vienna, Austria, where they open a new Hotel New Hampshire. The family becomes embroiled in political intrigue and danger, leading to a series of tragic events that test the bonds of family and love. Irving's writing is rich and descriptive, bringing the Hotel New Hampshire and its inhabitants to life in vivid detail. The novel is both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on the nature of family and the choices we make in life. The characters in "The Hotel New Hampshire" are complex and fully realized, with each member of the Berry family dealing with their own unique struggles and desires. The novel explores themes of incest, homosexuality, and mental illness, but does so with a sensitivity and nuance that avoids sensationalism. Overall, "The Hotel New Hampshire" is a powerful and moving novel that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and relationships long after they finish the final page. It is a must-read for fans of John Irving and for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and engaging story...
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