Reviews

En gentleman i Moskva by Amor Towles

mikaelaw's review against another edition

3.0

A delightful and surprising meditation on the simple pleasures inside of the unexpected.

wayofthehummingbird's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

alexrafinski's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

This is the story of a Russian count who returns to Russia after the revolution and is sentenced to house arrest in the Hotel Metropole.  The count is a wonderful character and the writing is done in a very lighthearted style that makes for a very pleasant read.  There isn’t a complicated plot - the book details his life over the next 40 years or so and the characters he meets.  I suspect the reality of living in Moscow during these years was significantly more horrible than this book suggests, which is my only criticism.  You will also learn a bit of Russian history as you read this but this is nicely blended into the narrative.

lrosenberg32's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

cthonautical's review against another edition

1.0

This is why I hate historical fiction almost always. They never include the actual history in it.

Also, I dont like how this book tries to say it's nutritious when it's all empty calories.

celestinehe's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

bobbysea_411's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

lilbt2003's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0

dern7663's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I enjoyed this book good writing, interesting story. Definitely had slow parts enjoyed the ending until the last chapter. 

annacolbymcm's review against another edition

4.0

This book was a surprising delight. The plot is slow and subtle, which I am not normally a fan of. However, the style was beautiful and the premise unique.