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marielor's review against another edition
5.0
It’s the second book I read by Towles and I did fall under the spell of the characters, eventually. The same was as for rules of civility, it takes a while to figure out the background story or the reason why they behave a certain way. I really like Towles’ approach of showing rather than telling what each person is made of by their actions and conversations.
This story also is both a historical fiction and a story about love. I think it would make a beautiful movie.
This story also is both a historical fiction and a story about love. I think it would make a beautiful movie.
kozlowsk_a's review against another edition
1.0
i haven't felt such disdain for a book in a long time. gentleman in moscow put me in the worst reading slump and honestly i finished it out of pure spite.
this might as well been titled "gentleman in paris" or "gentleman in london" or "gentleman in cleveland, ohio". it almost seems like amor towles didn't know what russian reality is and chose to ignore it by making his main character live in a hotel. and speaking of count rostov, he has the personality and charisma of y/n in bad wattpad fanfiction from 2012.
also, imperial units in russia? you could've tried making your book at least tiny bit realistic.
this might as well been titled "gentleman in paris" or "gentleman in london" or "gentleman in cleveland, ohio". it almost seems like amor towles didn't know what russian reality is and chose to ignore it by making his main character live in a hotel. and speaking of count rostov, he has the personality and charisma of y/n in bad wattpad fanfiction from 2012.
also, imperial units in russia? you could've tried making your book at least tiny bit realistic.
juliaehill's review against another edition
5.0
I don't give 5 stars very often, but.this was a fantastic novel! I love being transported back to Russia by novels, and being circumscribed by the confines of the Metropol for several decades didn't feel like a constraint. The juicy gossip of the hotel denizens, the heartfelt stories of the Count making the most of his house arrest, and historical tidbits sprinkled throughout left me not wanting to put the book down. But it's long, so it took me a little while!
itsnickfrance's review against another edition
2.0
DNF - I really wanted to finish this book, but I had to drag myself through the first 150 pages before I had to give it up. There were some sections that peaked my interest, but so much of it was mundane and I really did not enjoy the main character.
It’s a bummer because I’ve been so excited to read this. I’d say still give it a shot as so many other people have loved this book.
It’s a bummer because I’ve been so excited to read this. I’d say still give it a shot as so many other people have loved this book.
ivanbiber's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book during our city’s (and much of the country’s) stay at home order requiring restrictions on movement away from home to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and I approached it with trepidation. Was I prepared to read a book about a man who was required to live his live within the walls of one building? But after the rave reviews, I plunged ahead and was rewarded with a story of a man who thrived within his confines and who never seemed to be caged. A fitting lesson for these times and a very well written book.
dee_dee_k's review against another edition
5.0
What an excellent story, just the right kind of hygge book when you need it. The Count should become one of the best characters in modern literature!
hanzer's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic read (well listen in my case). I was hooked on every word. Beautifully written with characters so well fleshed out you feel like you know them personally. Was sad to reach the end.
lizleiby's review against another edition
4.0
I was a little confused by the ending, but overall I enjoyed this book a lot! So much history and tons of literary and historical references. Very clever. Lovely writing. Recommend for anyone who loves history, and obviously Russian history or culture.
alciewms's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! This was awesome. Towles has such a wonderful way of amusing himself (and me!) with language. Some days, I was made absolutely giddy by the promise of getting to read some more.