Motherland Hotel

Yusuf Atılgan's Motherland Hotel immerses the reader in a life woven with mental isolation, suppressed desires, and monotonous routines, creating an intensely atmospheric text.

On the surface, the protagonist appears simple, but through him, the novel explores the fractures, aimlessness, and gradual decay of the human inner world. Yet it does so not directly, but by constructing a psychological tension through details that may seem mundane at first glance.

The most striking aspect of the novel is how the character's internal transformation is conveyed to the reader. Even in moments where almost nothing seems to happen, there is an unsettling intensity. Time, space, and actions unfold slowly yet carry profound meaning, and the author's language perfectly supports this sensation.

Throughout the text, there is a structure that is both disturbing and discomforting, yet strangely captivating. The book does not only give voice to its character but also to the setting itself. The hotel becomes almost a character in its own right, gradually changing shape and gaining weight as the story progresses.