The history depicted in The Paragon Hotel by Lyndsay Faye is fascinating, but the book is challenging. The two story line structure is a challenge because the two stories are so closely placed in time. The surrounding characters and the history are more interesting than the main character Alice's story. Finally, the language feels overdone. Perhaps, my biggest takeaway from this book is the history of racism in Portland. For that lesson, I am glad I read the book.
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Reviewed for Penguin First to Read program.
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Reviewed for Penguin First to Read program.
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