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A view of Manhattan of the late 1930's
A detailed and in depth recounting of the life and times of several young New Yorkers prior to WWII. At times both exciting and poignant, it is also a reflection on the twists, turns and happenstance that determine one's life. The story transports the reader back through time in a way that feels so relevant to those on the cusp of adulthood today. I highly recommend this excellent novel. ...more
A detailed and in depth recounting of the life and times of several young New Yorkers prior to WWII. At times both exciting and poignant, it is also a reflection on the twists, turns and happenstance that determine one's life. The story transports the reader back through time in a way that feels so relevant to those on the cusp of adulthood today. I highly recommend this excellent novel. ...more
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 (seriously, Goodreads should grant us the grace of a half-star option already!)
I've been such a long-time fan of Amor Towles. I love A Gentleman in Moscow - so vivid, lighthearted, and incredibly clever. And The Lincoln Highway ended up of my favourites from last year. His first book, Rules of Civility has been on my radar for years but I hadn't had a chance to read it, until now.
If The Great Gatsby was direct by Woody Allen, it would be something along the line of thi ...more
I've been such a long-time fan of Amor Towles. I love A Gentleman in Moscow - so vivid, lighthearted, and incredibly clever. And The Lincoln Highway ended up of my favourites from last year. His first book, Rules of Civility has been on my radar for years but I hadn't had a chance to read it, until now.
If The Great Gatsby was direct by Woody Allen, it would be something along the line of thi ...more
I loved this book! So well written and a wonderful story of a New York City that is no longer.
May 06, 2018
Valerie
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