Description
Discover the enchanting world of 'The Glass Hotel,' a novel that weaves a captivating tale of love, mystery, and the alluring complexities of human relationships. Set against the stunning backdrop of a five-star glass-and-cedar palace on Vancouver Island, this beautifully written narrative by acclaimed author Emily St. John Mandel invites readers to explore the intertwined lives of Vincent, a mesmerizing bartender, and Jonathan Alkaitis, a wealthy New York financier. With 320 pages filled with haunting reflections on greed, art, and the shadows of the past, it captivates from start to finish.
The story unfolds as Vincent's life takes an astonishing turn when she randomly meets Jonathan, igniting a passionate connection. However, dark undertones emerge when a cryptic message appears, leading to Vincent's mysterious disappearance aboard a Neptune-Avramidis ship thirteen years later. This novel not only immerses you in its gripping plot but also illuminates the complexities of reality versus illusion, making it a deeply engaging read.
'A damn fine novel . . . haunting and evocative,' hails George R. R. Martin. Join a captivating literary journey with one of Obama’s favorite books of 2020. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and those seeking reflective narratives, 'The Glass Hotel' promises an unforgettable experience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529065619. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2021. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529065619
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
'A damn fine novel . . . haunting and evocative and immersive' George R R Martin, author of A Game of Thrones
The extraordinary novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of Station Eleven.
Vincent is the beautiful bartender at the Hotel Caiette, a five-star glass-and-cedar palace on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. New York financier Jonathan Alkaitis owns the hotel. When he passes Vincent his card with a tip, it's the beginning of their life together. That same day, a hooded figure 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.
Weaving together the lives of these characters, Emily St. John Mandel's The Glass Hotel moves between the ship, the towers of Manhattan, and the wilderness of remote British Columbia, painting a breathtaking picture of greed and guilt, fantasy and delusion, art and the ghosts of our pasts.
ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2020
PRAISE FOR THE GLASS HOTEL
'A lovely, beautifully written and constructed novel that I couldn't put down, full of memorable, unusual characters... Mandel's agility with time in this story was a marvel.' Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale
'Elegant . . . beguiling . . . the joys of The Glass Hotel are participatory: piecing together the connections and intersections of Mandel's human cartography, a treasure map rippe
The story unfolds as Vincent's life takes an astonishing turn when she randomly meets Jonathan, igniting a passionate connection. However, dark undertones emerge when a cryptic message appears, leading to Vincent's mysterious disappearance aboard a Neptune-Avramidis ship thirteen years later. This novel not only immerses you in its gripping plot but also illuminates the complexities of reality versus illusion, making it a deeply engaging read.
'A damn fine novel . . . haunting and evocative,' hails George R. R. Martin. Join a captivating literary journey with one of Obama’s favorite books of 2020. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and those seeking reflective narratives, 'The Glass Hotel' promises an unforgettable experience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529065619. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2021. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529065619
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
'A damn fine novel . . . haunting and evocative and immersive' George R R Martin, author of A Game of Thrones
The extraordinary novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of Station Eleven.
Vincent is the beautiful bartender at the Hotel Caiette, a five-star glass-and-cedar palace on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. New York financier Jonathan Alkaitis owns the hotel. When he passes Vincent his card with a tip, it's the beginning of their life together. That same day, a hooded figure 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.
Weaving together the lives of these characters, Emily St. John Mandel's The Glass Hotel moves between the ship, the towers of Manhattan, and the wilderness of remote British Columbia, painting a breathtaking picture of greed and guilt, fantasy and delusion, art and the ghosts of our pasts.
ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2020
PRAISE FOR THE GLASS HOTEL
'A lovely, beautifully written and constructed novel that I couldn't put down, full of memorable, unusual characters... Mandel's agility with time in this story was a marvel.' Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale
'Elegant . . . beguiling . . . the joys of The Glass Hotel are participatory: piecing together the connections and intersections of Mandel's human cartography, a treasure map rippe