The Hotel New Hampshire
by John Irving
The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 46.2K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 520 pages.
About The Hotel New Hampshire
“The first of my father’s illusions was that bears could survive the life lived by human beings, and the second was that human beings could survive a life led in hotels.” So says John Berry, son of a hapless dreamer, brother to a cadre of eccentric siblings, and chronicler of the lives lived, the loves experienced, the deaths met, and the myriad strange and wonderful times encountered by the family Berry. Hoteliers, pet-bear owners, friends of Freud (the animal trainer and vaudevillian, that is), and playthings of mad fate, they “dream on” in a funny, sad, outrageous, and moving novel by the remarkable author of A Prayer for Owen Meany and Last Night in Twisted River.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Irving |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 520 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,220 |
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What genre is The Hotel New Hampshire?
The Hotel New Hampshire is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Hotel New Hampshire worth reading?
Based on 46.2K reader ratings, The Hotel New Hampshire has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Hotel New Hampshire?
The Hotel New Hampshire has 520 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Hotel New Hampshire?
The Hotel New Hampshire was written by John Irving. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for The Hotel New Hampshire?
The ISBN-13 for The Hotel New Hampshire is 9780552992090.0.
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