Comments on: Hotel Du Lac – Book Review

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:14:47 +0000

Anne: Thanks for stopping by. I actually thought the book was probably set in the 50s because of the attitudes towards women which were still a little restrictive, but beginning to be challenged.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:42:39 +0000

My book club read this book and we loved it but we disagreed on the era it is supposed to be set in. What do you think? 1960′s is my guess

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:39:43 +0000

TL: I agree that this book is probably a book for a more mature reader…Brookner’s “voice” is wonderful. It’s funny, normally if I don’t love the characters, I don’t love the book – but for some reason I just really relaxed into this book and found the characters, if not likable, at least quite fascinating.

By: Tiny Librarian

Tiny Librarian — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:27:43 +0000

I don’t think I’d have enjoyed this book when I was in my late teens or 20′s, but I read it last month and enjoyed it. Mainly for Brookner’s AMAZING writing style, one of the best I’ve ever come across. And, as you say, it was surprisingly funny in parts, too. But I do agree with Lori that none of the characters, even Edith, were terribly likeable. Edith was the best of the bunch and I still found myself not too sure about her at times.

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:09:55 +0000

Myrthe: I think “older” women would probably enjoy this one more…

Lori: Fair enough

By: Lori L

Lori L — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:01:32 +0000

While I can certainly appreciate your positive reaction to the book, as you know I don’t share your sentiments. I think part of my response is that I didn’t actually like Edith or any of the other characters.

By: Myrthe

Myrthe — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:13:22 +0000

I read this book about fifteen years ago in highschool and I remember being utterly bored by it. I think that would be the age-difference between me and Edith Hope. This is one of the books that I’d love to reread and see what I make of it now, with fifteen more years of life behind me. Thanks for reminding me, Wendy!

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:40:10 +0000

Thanks Teddy – you are such a faithful reader!!! I think you’ll enjoy this one – and it is a really quick read too.

By: Teddy

Teddy — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:21:04 +0000

Awesome review Wendy! I actually own a copy of this book and plan to read it for The Book Awards II Challenge.

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:14:32 +0000

Kate: You’re welcome!