Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux

Hotel Honolulu

Paul Theroux

448 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction travel reflective medium-paced
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Description

Newly married and having recently taken over the management of a hotel in Honolulu, a former writer is drawn into the chaotic lives of his guests and into the distinctive customs and rhythms of the distant island. As witness to the many contrastin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.09

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