36 pages 1 hour read

Emily St. John Mandel

The Glass Hotel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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The novel opens with a poetic, disjointed montage describing Vincent’s death. What does this reflect about the way she lived her life?

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The Glass Hotel is undoubtedly a story about Vincent. Why, then, are the first descriptions of her behavior and mindset filtered through her estranged brother Paul’s perspective?

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What is it about the Hotel Caiette that appeals to the very wealthy? Are the guests likely get what they are looking for there?