A Gentleman in Moscow
A Novel
Amor Towles
A tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility, follows Count Alexander Rostov's house arrest in a luxury hotel in 1922. Though confined, his wits and erudition allow him entry into a much larger world of emotional and intellectual discovery. Brimming with humor, historical depth, and a cast of engaging characters, the novel invites readers to join Rostov's endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have a purpose in life.
Publish Date
2019-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
2019-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2016
Goodreads Rating
4.33
ISBN
9780143110439
Categories
Recommendations
6
Recommendations
2017-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
https://www.facebook.com/barackobama/posts/101555326774467492019-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
You don’t have to be a Russophile to enjoy the book, but if you are, it’s essential reading. I think early 20th century Russian history is super interesting, so I’ve read a bunch of books about Lenin and Stalin. A Gentleman in Moscow gave me a new perspective on the era, even though it’s fictional. – source2022-04-04T05:03:21.000Z
@greenfield64 I listened to both those books by Towles and they were fantastic. Always on my recommended list (the narrators were excellent). – source2020-03-28T20:06:07.000Z
@ram_ssk @amortowles It was a fantastic book. Read it based on Billg's book recommendations. – source2020-07-27T22:24:32.000Z
@briankoppelman @amortowles Fantastic book as well as a triumph in cover design. I legit bought it at B&N knowing barely anything about it because I loved the title and the cover. – source