“The Lonely Hearts Hotel” by Heather O’Neill

It is a dark, whimsical tale. And for the most part, I loathed this book because there was so much ugliness in it. It’s about the lives of 2 talented orphans in a Montreal orphanage who have always loved each other, but are kicked around by a disgusting society. Needless to say, their adult lives are no easier. I could not wait to finish the book, and to my amazement, the ending was brilliant. Pierrot’s funeral brought tears to my eyes, and Rose’s destiny was a well written surprise.