Hotline
Hotline
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Montreal, Quebec • 1980s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Research Hotline, individuals contact a telephone service to share their life stories and seek understanding. The unique encounters explore themes of connection, identity, and the search for meaning in contemporary life, offering insight into the complexities and struggles people face.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Nostalgic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
7,678 ratings
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Review Roundup
Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah is lauded for its compelling narrative and nuanced exploration of immigrant experiences. The prose is praised for its emotional depth and vivid character development, though some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers an engaging and thought-provoking read, resonating with those interested in themes of identity and belonging.
Who Should Read Hotline?
A reader who enjoys Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah would likely appreciate stories of immigration and cultural adaptation, much like those found in Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake and Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, with a focus on personal transformation amidst new societal pressures.
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Novel • Fiction
Montreal, Quebec • 1980s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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