Blanca's review
The Hotel New Hampshire (Black Swan)
by John Irving
Blanca's review
The Hotel New Hampshire (Black Swan) by John Irving
Blanca's review
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I saw part of this movie a long time ago and it was so weird I had to read the book. A love affair with Irving was born. The novel is better than the movie - although I think it is a great adaptation.
One of my favorite Irving literary devices is the story withing the story written by a character. Egg's talent, eerie understanding of her uniqueness is compelling.
The dynamic of the sibling relationship between them all is at once disturbing, heartbreaking and hilarious. From the romantic tale of the parents meeting at the hotel to the family's move to Europe and adopting a performing bear.
The amazing thing about the book is that simultaneous stories follow a common thread without treading over an other character's story. My favorite Irving book to date.
One of my favorite Irving literary devices is the story withing the story written by a character. Egg's talent, eerie understanding of her uniqueness is compelling.
The dynamic of the sibling relationship between them all is at once disturbing, heartbreaking and hilarious. From the romantic tale of the parents meeting at the hotel to the family's move to Europe and adopting a performing bear.
The amazing thing about the book is that simultaneous stories follow a common thread without treading over an other character's story. My favorite Irving book to date.
