Hotel Honolulu

A Novel

Fiction & Literature, Literary
Cover of the book Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux, HMH Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Theroux ISBN: 9780547526331
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: May 15, 2002
Imprint: Mariner Books Language: English
Author: Paul Theroux
ISBN: 9780547526331
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: May 15, 2002
Imprint: Mariner Books
Language: English

In this wickedly satiric romp, Paul Theroux captures the essence of Hawaii as it has never been depicted. The novel's narrator, a down-on-his-luck writer, escapes to Waikiki and soon finds himself the manager of the Hotel Honolulu, a low-rent establishment a few blocks off the beach. Honeymooners, vacationers, wanderers, mythomaniacs, soldiers, and families all check in to the hotel. Like the Canterbury pilgrims, every guest has come in search of something -- sun, love, happiness, objects of unnameable longing -- and everyone has a story. By turns hilarious, ribald, tender, and tragic, HOTEL HONOLULU offers a unique glimpse of the psychological landscape of an American paradise.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this wickedly satiric romp, Paul Theroux captures the essence of Hawaii as it has never been depicted. The novel's narrator, a down-on-his-luck writer, escapes to Waikiki and soon finds himself the manager of the Hotel Honolulu, a low-rent establishment a few blocks off the beach. Honeymooners, vacationers, wanderers, mythomaniacs, soldiers, and families all check in to the hotel. Like the Canterbury pilgrims, every guest has come in search of something -- sun, love, happiness, objects of unnameable longing -- and everyone has a story. By turns hilarious, ribald, tender, and tragic, HOTEL HONOLULU offers a unique glimpse of the psychological landscape of an American paradise.

More books from HMH Books

Cover of the book CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's As You Like It by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog and Instruction Manual by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book The Princess Bride by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Darkness & Light by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book What If? by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Nothing to Fear by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book The Dead Rabbit Mixology & Mayhem by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Wait Till Helen Comes by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book The Rig by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Edgar's Second Word by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Betty Crocker Fast From-Scratch Meals by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Bloody Jack by Paul Theroux
Cover of the book Papi by Paul Theroux
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy