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The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles

Start date: November 15, 2022

Finish date: December 15, 2022

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Nov 10, 2021 Rosana rated it liked it

Shelves: audio-books, 2021

This book did not live up to my expectations. I don't want to stop anyone from reading it, but if you never read Amor Towles before, go for Rules of Civility ...more

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Jan 07, 2022 Victoria rated it it was amazing

You can't discount the talent of a writer who can take something like this on and make it work. Multiple characters, different points of view, all of it connected. I think some of the disappointing reviews are from people who started this novel thinking it was one thing, and didn't realize it's about something else entirely. This book has heart, and while it's set on the road in a forward-moving plot, it's really about the past and where we come from, and how those experiences control where we e ...more

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Jan 29, 2022 Beth rated it really liked it

I have lots of quibbles with this book (filled with cliches and anachronisms), but in the end I found it very entertaining. I listened to the book and enjoyed the narrators, with the exception of the sole female reader. Couldn't stand the character of Sally (whine, whine, whine) and felt she served no purposed in the story. SPOILER. Thought the ending was too harsh, given the carefree tone of the rest of the book. Maybe Towles couldn't figure out what to do with Duchess? Speaking of Duchess, SPO ...more

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Oct 17, 2023 Matt Arrowood rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Im a devoted fan of Amor Towles, and his ability to breathe life into characters makes me feel a personal connection with them. This book, while thoroughly enjoyable, introduces a darker element that left me conflicted about my review by the end. Towles' immersive storytelling ensures that as characters grapple with challenges, readers feel the same emotional turmoil. The narrative is rich with details that evoke a longing for a road trip, enhancing the overall experience of this compelling nove ...more

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