Leaving Small’s Hotel
Leaving Small’s Hotel by Eric Kraft, published by Picador USA in 1998, is a novel that explores the life of Peter and his wife Albertine as they manage Small’s Hotel, a place that has been their home and livelihood. As Peter approaches fifty, he faces dwindling guests and the looming uncertainty of the hotel’s future, which threatens not only his business but also the dreams he holds for his wife. The narrative intertwines themes of storytelling, friendship, and memory, reflecting on the complexities of love and life.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of human experiences as Peter navigates the challenges of his marriage and the hotel’s fate. The story delves into the significance of relationships and the power of memory, all while showcasing Kraft’s unique narrative style. With 346 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the characters’ journeys and the emotional depth of their experiences, making it a notable addition to the realm of fiction and sagas.
Official synopsis Publisher
For two decades, the novels of Eric Kraft have brought joy to a small but loyal readership. Now, in Leaving Small’s Hotel, his reach has broadened: This is a story that will entrance everyone.
Small’s Hotel is where Peter and his wife Albertine have spent their lives, hosting visitors while Peter quietly works on his memoirs. But as Peter nears fifty, guests grow harder to come by — hardly come by at all, in fact — and soon the future of the hotel, and of every gift Peter dreams of giving his wife, is in jeopardy. What he does to save his marriage (and perhaps his life) involves storytelling, friendship, childhood, memory, electronic contraptions, and great, unabiding love.
In his first hardcover for Picador, Eric Kraft has given us his warmest and most moving novel since Herb ‘n’ Lorna; An embraceable, human story, and the perfect introduction to one of our most gifted and inventive writers.
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