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The Frangipani Hotel by Violet Kupersmith

The Frangipani Hotel

Stories

by Violet Kupersmith
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  • First Published:
  • Apr 1, 2014, 256 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Feb 2015, 256 pages
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Diane S

The Frangipani hotel
The Frangipani is an old run down hotel in Saigon and where the story, Reception, takes place. One of my favorites and the story that had the most humor. I loved all of these stories, ghost tales and folk tales all having some hidden meaning to the teller of the story. All offer a glimpse into the Vietnamese culture.

Loved Skin and Bones though I will admit I am not sure of the whole meaning or the happenings within. It still fascinated me and I identified with the characters the most in this one. Red Veil I found to be the most creepy. Loved how the ending story connected with the beginning story. All in all a very good collection. One of my favorites so far this year.
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