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Heartbreak Hotel

Deborah Moggach
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Heartbreak Hotel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Deborah Moggach

Heartbreak Hotel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Welsh Countryside • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Heartbreak Hotel by Deborah Moggach is a comedic novel about a retired actor named Russell "Buffy" Buffery, who inherits a bed-and-breakfast in Wales. He turns it into a haven for people healing from relationship pains. The book explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery as the guests and Buffy find new beginnings.

Humorous

Romantic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.7

3,572 ratings

47%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Heartbreak Hotel by Deborah Moggach is praised for its charming narrative and engaging characters. Set in a cozy setting, the story explores themes of love and second chances. Critics appreciate Moggach's wit and humor but note that the plot sometimes feels predictable. Overall, it's an entertaining read for those who enjoy heartwarming tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Heartbreak Hotel?

A reader who enjoys Heartbreak Hotel by Deborah Moggach is likely drawn to charming British humor, quirky characters, and stories of second chances. Fans of Helen Simonson’s Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand and Alexander McCall Smith's works will appreciate this book’s blend of warmth and wit.

3.7

3,572 ratings

47%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Welsh Countryside • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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