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Lynn Carr asked this question about A Gentleman in Moscow:

am almost finished with this excellent book, but I have a question. I must have missed the part where the Count became a waiter. Maybe my bookmark fell out. All of a sudden he goes from having hidden gold coins to working as a waiter in the hotel. How did he fall into these reduced circumstances? This book pretty much sums all the Russian books I have read into one very touching story.

Jim I'm about halfway through, so I can't comment on the book in its entirety, but you're right that this happens abruptly in the book. I thought I'd miss…moreI'm about halfway through, so I can't comment on the book in its entirety, but you're right that this happens abruptly in the book. I thought I'd missed or forgotten something too, but it seems to happen between chapters after a certain period of time has elapsed.

I don't think he's fallen into reduced circumstances (again, not having completed the book). His world is limited by his house arrest. He's a very sociable and energetic individual. I think he does it solely for the comradery and to pass the time in the hotel, as well as to give his life some sort of meaning and a feeling of industriousness. (less)

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