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I really enjoyed this book, such a heartwarming, well-written story.
So absorbing and just what I wanted to read - character-driven literary fiction.
I want to hang out with the Gentleman in Moscow! He's so classy, caring, calm, funny... great taste in food and wine. I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator is terrific. The story is absolutely lovely! I can see how some may find it a bit slow as there is no big drama, but it is a wonderful story of life, and how one can still remain optimistic and a good person even when things are taken away. And in the end, many of the things that were discussed in detail earlier in the novel all co
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It is so wonderful to pick up a book that keeps one enthralled and pining for more of the story at the end. Placed on house arrest at the Metropole hotel in Moscow a count lives his life....
Beautiful writing, and descriptive details. It starts a bit slow and it is a bit long, but if you give it time and simmer in the whole world the author creates it does have a rewarding end and a second half that is more anchored in a solid plot.
Sep 23, 2016
Kate
marked it as to-read
Feb 02, 2017
Ehrrin
marked it as to-read
Feb 22, 2017
Chinoiseries
marked it as to-read
DNF 35p
Sep 04, 2017
Alison
marked it as to-read
Oct 22, 2017
Julie
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Dec 19, 2017
Ally
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Aug 06, 2018
Betsy
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Mar 01, 2019
Sandhya
marked it as to-read
