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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I loved reading this book. I wouldn't even say the plot line was incredible, but the way it was written and the theme behind it is beautiful.
A very unexpected story, wasn’t at all what I thought it would be or go where I thought it would. I enjoyed it greatly.
I’m unclear how Towles makes day to day life so interesting but he does. It feels like nothing and everything happens and I find myself zipping through his books. I liked Moscow more than this one but this was still a very good read.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“And at the same time, I know that right choices by definition are the means by which life crystallizes loss.” Just one example of the wonderful writing in this book. It's been a long time since I read something this well written and enjoyable. I didn't want it to end. An almost perfect novel.
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this is a book that is much better the 2nd time around
After seeing Amor Towles in person and having read his other books, I thought I should read this first novel as well. I'm glad I did. I like this book more than any of the others! What a wonderful writer. His prose really shines in this novel and the story was engrossing, too. It was hard to stop listening.