bridge_overbooked 's review for:

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

4.5

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I cannot put my finger on why I enjoyed this book as much as I did, but I loved it! The 1930s NYC setting was amazing, the pacing was consistent, & Katy was an amazing main character. At times, I felt like I was almost like reading The Great Gatsby from Daisy's perspective. I wish the last few chapters would have been slightly different, but overall I loved this one.

Rules of Civility follows Katey Kontent, a sharp and ambitious young woman navigating 1930s New York high society after a chance encounter with the wealthy and mysterious Tinker Grey. Through glittering parties, heartbreaks, and personal reinvention, Katey observes the fragile facades and class divisions beneath the city’s glamour. The novel explores themes of identity, privilege, and the choices that define a life, all told with wit and elegance.