Grand hotel Babylon by Arnold Bennett

Grand hotel Babylon

Arnold Bennett

333 pages first pub 1902 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery mysterious fast-paced
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For fans of intricate murder mysteries and atmospheric settings, Grand Hotel Babylon by Arnold Bennett is a captivating read that whisks readers away to the opulent world of Edwardian London, where the lines between luxury and danger blur in a tale of disappearance, deception, and high-stakes intrigue.

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Arnold Bennett's The Grand Babylon Hotel, from 1902, tells the story of a German prince mysteriously disappearing. American millionaire Theodore Racksole and his daughter Nella stay at the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel. When Nella is denied her di...

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Community Reviews

3.23
based on 156 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 86%

adventurous: 65%

lighthearted: 60%

funny: 26%

relaxing: 8%

tense: 8%

dark: 4%

hopeful: 4%


Pace

58% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

11% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
76% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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