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A review by janallan
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Audiobook is 100% the way to do it — it’s beautiful!
But the book itself is also beautiful. From the twice-tolling clock and the study through the jackets, to the watching of Casablanca and the village with forests of apples; it’s lyrical.
And it helps that my husband has a degree in Russian, so I have at least a passing acquaintance with Russian literature for all of the many references in the book.
All in all, I feel smarter for having read the book.
But the book itself is also beautiful. From the twice-tolling clock and the study through the jackets, to the watching of Casablanca and the village with forests of apples; it’s lyrical.
And it helps that my husband has a degree in Russian, so I have at least a passing acquaintance with Russian literature for all of the many references in the book.
All in all, I feel smarter for having read the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement and Sexual content