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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book felt like a warm hug and a weighted blanket at the same time. Gorgeously written and impeccably narrated, you just get lost in the life and story of the Count as well as all the supporting cast. The book respects its reader; it's full of subtle connections and little details peppered all over. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to just lose themselves in something beautiful for a little while.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a historical novel this was excellent, tracing the political and social changes in Russia from post-revolution 1922 through through the aftermath of Stalin’s death. This is all embedded in the story and not presented as dry recitations (for the most part).
As a story out is also very well done. There is humor and sentiment, love and friendship, villains and intrigue. Most of the characters there Count lives and works with are enjoyable, although the Count is the only one really developed.
There were slow parts and the 460 pages took a long time to get through. I beginning was especially slow and one might be tempted to quit. I found it well worth reading though, with a suspenseful ending. The end was slightly disappointing to me but only slightly.
As a story out is also very well done. There is humor and sentiment, love and friendship, villains and intrigue. Most of the characters there Count lives and works with are enjoyable, although the Count is the only one really developed.
There were slow parts and the 460 pages took a long time to get through. I beginning was especially slow and one might be tempted to quit. I found it well worth reading though, with a suspenseful ending. The end was slightly disappointing to me but only slightly.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So elegantly written, you hardly realize the story is passing within the walls of a single hotel.
A book club pick.I didn’t really finish. I read a little more than 1/3 and then skimmed to the end so I could go to my book club meeting. I judge never got truly engaged. The writing was good, there was just too much detail so I would quit and put the book down and not pick it up for days.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It took me years to read this book because I didn't want it to end. When I was about 75% through, I started it all over and then finished it.