The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice
The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
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BetaThe Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002228
Novel • Fiction
Venice, Italy • 1860s
2002
Adult
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice combines mystery with supernatural elements as a diverse group of individuals gather in a Venetian hotel. As they navigate strange occurrences and uncover hidden truths, the narrative unfolds around mystery and human emotion in a haunting Venetian setting.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice by Wilkie Collins is praised for its atmospheric setting and intriguing plot, weaving mystery with Gothic elements. Critics appreciate the suspenseful narrative and vivid depiction of Venice. However, some find the pacing uneven and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it remains a captivating read for fans of 19th-century mysteries.
Who Should Read The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice?
A reader who enjoys The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice by Wilkie Collins would likely appreciate Victorian-era mysteries, gothic elements, and intricate plots. Fans of The Woman in White by Collins or Dracula by Bram Stoker may also enjoy this atmospheric, suspenseful tale.
9,822 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Venice, Italy • 1860s
2002
Adult
13-18 years
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