A review by incipientdreamer
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

4.0

Witty and memorable. This was 500 pages long and set in a single setting through 30 years, yet it flew by like nothing. I adored the prose, it felt less like reading and more like having a conversation with the main character. Historically accurate about the aftermath of the Russian Revolution from 1922-1954, this book managed to convey the vibes of the era while simultaneously keeping the story lighthearted and heartfelt. There were a bunch of really great lines in the book that resonated with me. All of the characters were memorable and interesting. The Count was especially an exceedingly fun protagonist to read about, even when he was in his 60s.
I had been meaning to read this because it had such good ratings but was doubtful if this would be to my taste. So if you are hesitating to start this, don't. It will pleasantly surprise you. It's an even more fitting book considering the ongoing pandemic.