This event showcases two recent translations by Hispabooks of two works of fiction by two highly influential new talents in the Spanish literary world:  Javier Montes and José Ovejero.

In Javier Montes’  The Hotel Life, a hotel critic happens upon some strange goings-on in the next room: a couple are acting out some kind of sex ritual, where a woman gives a series of commands, but few answers. Intrigued, the critic decides to track down this enigmatic woman, and embarks on a journey with unimaginable consequences. From city to city, hotel to hotel, room to room, he begins to discover that pursuit is in itself a form of escape …

This novel confirms Javier Montes as one of the most individual voices of his generation, characterised by a wry sense of humour, a talent for ambiguity, a love of fables and masks, and a firm grip on a chaotic story.  The Hotel Life twists like a classic thriller and turns into a dark parable, open to any number of interpretations.

When: Tue, 12/11/2013
Event Times: 7 p.m.
Venue: The European Bookshop
Venue Details: 5 Warwick St., London W1B5LU

Download PDF: THE HOTEL LIFE – UK