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A review by josiahdegraaf
A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel by Amor Towles, Amor Towles
medium-paced
4.25
I was rather surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It's slower than most books I enjoy reading--and there are large portions of the book where it feels like there isn't much of import happening.
But I also found myself thoroughly enjoying the character and world of this book. Even though the world was limited to a single hotel! Towles did a wonderful job depicting the secret life that went on amidst this hotel. The depictions of Russian history over this time period were fascinating. And I found myself very much invested in the life of the Count and those around him.
Very enjoyable read.
Rating: 4-4.5 Stars (Very Good).
But I also found myself thoroughly enjoying the character and world of this book. Even though the world was limited to a single hotel! Towles did a wonderful job depicting the secret life that went on amidst this hotel. The depictions of Russian history over this time period were fascinating. And I found myself very much invested in the life of the Count and those around him.
Very enjoyable read.
Rating: 4-4.5 Stars (Very Good).