Hotel Iris
Hotel Iris
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Coastal Japan • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
830L
Super Short Summary
In Hotel Iris, readers follow a young individual working at a seaside hotel who becomes entangled in an intense and complex relationship with an enigmatic older guest. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the narrative explores themes of love, power, and the darker facets of human connections.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
8,045 ratings
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Review Roundup
Hotel Iris by Yōko Ogawa is a haunting exploration of desire and control. Critics praise the novel's atmospheric prose and intricate character development, highlighting Ogawa's ability to delve into the complexities of human relationships. However, some find its unsettling themes and pacing challenging. Overall, it captivates with its dark, contemplative beauty.
Who Should Read Hotel Iris?
A reader intrigued by psychological intricacies and dark themes would enjoy Hotel Iris by Yōko Ogawa. Fans of Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood and Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go will appreciate the novel's exploration of forbidden desires and complex human relationships.
8,045 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Coastal Japan • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
830L
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