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A review by johnnyb1954
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
4.0
As a historical novel this was excellent, tracing the political and social changes in Russia from post-revolution 1922 through through the aftermath of Stalin’s death. This is all embedded in the story and not presented as dry recitations (for the most part).
As a story out is also very well done. There is humor and sentiment, love and friendship, villains and intrigue. Most of the characters there Count lives and works with are enjoyable, although the Count is the only one really developed.
There were slow parts and the 460 pages took a long time to get through. I beginning was especially slow and one might be tempted to quit. I found it well worth reading though, with a suspenseful ending. The end was slightly disappointing to me but only slightly.
As a story out is also very well done. There is humor and sentiment, love and friendship, villains and intrigue. Most of the characters there Count lives and works with are enjoyable, although the Count is the only one really developed.
There were slow parts and the 460 pages took a long time to get through. I beginning was especially slow and one might be tempted to quit. I found it well worth reading though, with a suspenseful ending. The end was slightly disappointing to me but only slightly.