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The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

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In The Glass Hotel, did you enjoy ...

... interconnected stories across time and characters?

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

If you enjoyed how The Glass Hotel weaves together the lives of Vincent, Paul, and Jonathan Alkaitis across years and locations, you'll love A Visit from the Goon Squad. Egan's novel masterfully jumps between perspectives and moments in time, exploring how characters influence each other's lives in unexpected ways. Each chapter offers a new lens, creating a kaleidoscopic view of ambition, regret, and connection.

... melancholy, atmospheric storytelling with deep introspection?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If the slow, haunting build of The Glass Hotel captivated you, Never Let Me Go will resonate deeply. Ishiguro's story envelops you in an intimate, gradually unfolding narrative, centered on the quietly devastating lives of Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy. The emotional weight and sense of inevitability mirror the slow-burn suspense and reflective tone you appreciated.

... complex, flawed characters drawn into morally ambiguous situations?

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

If you were fascinated by the ethically gray choices and hidden motivations of characters like Alkaitis and Vincent in The Glass Hotel, The Secret History offers a similarly compelling exploration. Tartt’s characters are enveloped in secrecy and questionable decisions, drawing you into a morally tangled world where right and wrong are never clear-cut.

... interconnected lives shaped by fate and coincidence?

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

If the way The Glass Hotel traces ripples of one event through disparate lives struck a chord, Station Eleven expands on this with a haunting tapestry of characters before and after a global pandemic. Mandel’s storytelling links artists, actors, and survivors across decades, revealing how chance encounters and personal histories intersect in profound ways.

... psychological insight into characters’ inner lives?

The Little Friend by Donna Tartt

If you were drawn to the psychological depth in The Glass Hotel—the internal struggles of Vincent, Paul’s guilt, and the emotional fallout of Alkaitis’s choices—The Little Friend offers similarly rich introspection. Through Harriet’s quest for answers about her brother’s death, Tartt delves into memory, obsession, and the complexity of coming of age in a world filled with secrets.

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