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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story kept me engaged and interested. It's a book I'd go back and read again! Loved it! Loved it!
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I read this after reading A Gentleman in Moscow, so I was already predisposed to love Amor Towles' writing. Rules of Civility did not disappoint. Interesting characters written during a dyanmic, exciting period in American history. Perfect for you if you love Gatsby-esque drama and trappings.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Clearly, a good book as I devoured it in like 3 days.
Towles's is a beautiful writer, and captures the feel of Depression-era New York City well. I found his insights on the Manhattan seasons trenchant. The book is particularly interesting given that it seems not to capture a particular event/arch, other than a year in Katey's life. People come, people go.
I think the frame of 'Rules of Civility' could be more strongly woven throughout. I would have liked more meditations on this theme. It was almost too subtle.
All in all, a good read.
Towles's is a beautiful writer, and captures the feel of Depression-era New York City well. I found his insights on the Manhattan seasons trenchant. The book is particularly interesting given that it seems not to capture a particular event/arch, other than a year in Katey's life. People come, people go.
I think the frame of 'Rules of Civility' could be more strongly woven throughout. I would have liked more meditations on this theme. It was almost too subtle.
All in all, a good read.