A Gentleman in Moscow in Around the Year in 52 Books

Aug 14, 2018 Donna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-club

I absolutely loved this book and I look forward to reading it again.

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May 19, 2024 Michele rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have decided this year to give out 5 stars very sparingly but this is one book I would have give more. I loved this book from the very start. I love the beautiful prose and the wonderful way he described things and I love the characters-every one. Alexaner, Nina, Sophia, Martina, Emile, Addrey, Anna and all of the others.
Definitely read this one. It is great.

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Jun 05, 2018 Shannan rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, audiobook, 2018-reading-challenge

Poignant and well written, if a little slow.

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Nov 11, 2019 Jesse rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A fantastic look at the transformation from Czarist Russia to the USSR from one very unique point of view. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys history, fiction, historical fiction, or really just good writing in general.

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Jul 09, 2019 Camzcam rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4 1/2 stars! Such a cleverly crafted novel. A master of language with a slow buildup that lays down subtle details that pay off masterfully in the conclusion. Looking forward to reading his previous novel now.

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Jan 23, 2019 Jenn rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019, book-club

There was a lot I liked about this book along with things that annoyed me. I’ll admit most of your annoyances have more to do with my preferences than any faults of the book. I get annoyed at too much description and this book was chock full of it. Plus there were a few things that never were answered that irked me.
Having said that I loved the strong female characters in this who were all very different. I loved the way everything worked like a puzzle, people fitting in and stories overlapping. ...more

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Jul 18, 2018 Fatma rated it it was amazing

Shelves: adult

Epic storytelling! Of course, now all I want to know is Russian history. Amor Towles takes us on a historic journey with the Count and the people he meets as he lives in the Metropol hotel. One of my favourite summer reads.

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Jul 30, 2021 Jennie Brueck rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book and the life the count makes for himself despite his trials he has to overcome. I would have given this five stars but for me, there were some slower parts.

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