The Hitchcock Hotel - by Stephanie Wrobel (Paperback)
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Missed Potential in a Promising Hitchcock-Inspired Mystery
I was beyond excited to dive into The Hitchcock Hotel, hoping for a suspenseful homage to Hitchcock himself. With a unique setting—an eerie, isolated hotel in the White Mountains filled with classic movie props, endless screenings, and even an aviary of crows—it seemed like a book that would keep me on the edge of my seat. Unfortunately, this novel fell flat, and I found it incredibly difficult to connect with the story or characters. The setup was compelling, and the potential for suspense was all there, but the plot never gained the momentum I was hoping for. Instead of building tension, the story seemed to linger too long on details that didn’t add much to the suspense. Alfred Smettle, the central character and mastermind behind the hotel, felt one-dimensional despite his intriguing Hitchcock obsession. His motivations and connection to the friends he invites to the reunion weren’t fully fleshed out, which made it hard to invest in the stakes of his plan or the reunion itself. I kept waiting for a twist or unexpected turn that would finally bring the suspense, but the pacing fell short, making the story drag. Even the promised Hitchcock-inspired elements lacked the cleverness and intensity I was hoping for. There was an opportunity here to play with classic mystery tropes, but instead, it felt like a missed chance, leaving the plot feeling predictable. As much as I wanted to enjoy it, The Hitchcock Hotel was a struggle to get through, and it left me disappointed. It’s rare that I feel the urge to DNF a book, but this was one of those times. While I appreciate the ambition behind the concept, the execution didn’t deliver the suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat experience I was hoping for.