Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

4 reviews

elzmri's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

After studying the historical period at A Level some years ago, it was fun to revisit the subject in this wonderfully written book. Nuggets of history which has clearly been thoroughly researched, subtle humour and great depth to characters alongside such a beautiful writing style had made this book one of my all time favourites.

While I wish there were more to the ending, I am glad that Towles didn’t go with the cliché, as I don’t think I would have coped with a hurt Sasha or Sofia :(

A brilliant read, and I would love to read more about these characters in the future (please, Mr Towles).

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, War, Classism, and Deportation

villenview's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Murder

Minor: Terminal illness and Death of parent

spookily's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful reflective slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

gloomi_sundai's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-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

4.0

it took me so long to read cuz i went weeks even months without reading so i cannot give an honest review but i did throughly enjoy it and i think i will love it more when i reread it in ten years

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Grief

Minor: Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Murder