The Lonely Hearts Hotel (Hardcover)

from wagner.sarah35

Reminiscent of (but not quite as spectacular as) the Night Circus, this novel set during the Great Depression in Montreal follows two orphaned child whose destines are intertwined. Their stories didn't quite come together in the way I expected, but I nevertheless enjoyed every minute of this book...

from SassyBrit

This is an Amazon Vine Free Book Review. I'm reviewing The Lonely Hearts Hotel: the Bailey's Prize longlisted novel by Heather O'Neill. Here are my thoughts: ^^ Young Rose and Pierrot first meet at an orphanage where they're cruelly treated. Despite this, they grow very close, and realise they've...

from gypsysmom

I'm a fan of Heather O'Neill's but I might be hard pressed to say what it is I like about her writing. Then, while googling for information about her, I found a National Post review written by Michael Melgaard of a different book in which he expressed what I lacked the ability to say. "This colle...

from NeedMoreShelves

This book was equal parts magic and tragedy, with the end result being a truly unforgettable read. *ALL* the trigger warnings, so reader beware - this one is hard to recommend exactly, but I will certainly not forget my time in Rose and Pierrot's world.

from musichick52

As children growing up in an orphanage, Rose and Pierrot share a love for music. They are paraded around to show off their talents at the homes of wealthy people by the greedy nuns. This begins their life in the circus. They are separated as teenagers, but find each other again in their despair i...