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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Such a charming book. Count Rostov is a true gentleman and I enjoyed spending time with him.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
This was a very quick read. I decided to read this finally because of the upcoming tv adaptation (which I probably won’t watch.)
The book comes highly recommended, but I was a little underwhelmed. He’s there for 30 years, and there’s zero turnover in the staff? The only people who seem to grow or change are the two children.
The writing is very good, and some of the commentary on Soviet life is good, but meh?
I typically read genre fiction and classic literature so reading modern literary fiction seems like something’s missing. I mean, Amor Towles is good, but have you read Anthony Trollope?!?
The book comes highly recommended, but I was a little underwhelmed. He’s there for 30 years, and there’s zero turnover in the staff? The only people who seem to grow or change are the two children.
The writing is very good, and some of the commentary on Soviet life is good, but meh?
I typically read genre fiction and classic literature so reading modern literary fiction seems like something’s missing. I mean, Amor Towles is good, but have you read Anthony Trollope?!?
I'm not sure why this book drew me in as much as it did, but I really enjoyed it. It took me a while to really get into the story, but as I read more, I got more engaged with it. I almost gave it 5 stars, but since I couldn't put a finger on exactly why, I went with 4.
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the first book in a long while that I've listened to instead of reading. While the first part of this book was quite a bore, I think the second part greatly made up for this.
The book is beautifully written, and while it's not a page-turner, it was great to have on in the background while working. The story of the count and his isolation in the Metropol, as well as his introduction to new characters and chapters of his life, was fascinating to see. It almost felt like a good time period character development show like Mad Men.
If I'm being honest, if I had read this book instead of listening to it as an audiobook, I would have stopped reading before getting to the second half.
The book is beautifully written, and while it's not a page-turner, it was great to have on in the background while working. The story of the count and his isolation in the Metropol, as well as his introduction to new characters and chapters of his life, was fascinating to see. It almost felt like a good time period character development show like Mad Men.
If I'm being honest, if I had read this book instead of listening to it as an audiobook, I would have stopped reading before getting to the second half.