The Glass Hotel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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

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?

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