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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2017, Paperback)
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The three novels have collectively sold more than five million copies and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children. by Amor Towles.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility - a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. ** Available for pre-order, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, the dazzling new novel from Amor Towles ** Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall's online book club The Reading Room OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD- a BBC Radio 4 Book Club choice, soon to be a major TV series starring Kenneth Branagh _________________________ 'A wonderful book' - Tana French 'This novel is astonishing, uplifting and wise. Don't miss it' - Chris Cleave 'No historical novel this year was more witty, insightful or original' - Sunday Times, Books of the Year ' A supremely uplifting novel ... It's elegant, witty and delightful - much like the Count himself.' - Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year 'Charming ... shows that not all books about Russian aristocrats have to be full of doom and nihilism' - The Times, Books of the Year _________________________ On 21 June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval. Can a life without luxury be the richest of all? _________________________ A BOOK OF THE DECADE, 2010-2020 (INDEPENDENT) THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017 ONE OF BILL GATES'S SUMMER READS OF 2019 NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS WEEK AWARDProduct Identifiers
PublisherWindmill Books
ISBN-139780099558781
eBay Product ID (ePID)238540719
Product Key Features
Book TitleA Gentleman in Moscow: the Worldwide Bestseller
AuthorAmor Towles
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterature, Books
Publication Year2017
Number of Pages512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight330g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAmor Towles
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 09 Mar, 2018Most favourable review
A Charming, Moving, Thrilling Book
The bones of the story are straightforward. The main protagonist is an aristocrat who is placed under house arrest post revolution by the new rulers of Russia. He is living in a hotel in Moscow and from this tolerable confinement he reflects on his life and witnesses the massive social and political changes that are happening in Russia The rise of Stalin and the purges and terror that follow, the death of Stalin and finally the election and rule of Kruschev. He tolerates and even thrives in this situation because he is an intelligent, cultivated and humane person and forms bonds and friendship and even finds love within this small yet fascinating milieu. You can read this as a parable or you can simply delight in the brilliant stories as they unfold in the intriguing world of his home and prison. I loved this book and re-read it immediately. I love its optimism, its humanity, its humour and its thrilling plot. Buy it, read it enjoy it, read it again then give to someone that you care about.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Aug, 2018Most critical review
Good story in essence
There is no doubt that this is a good story in essence, but I found the nature of the narrative irritating and precious, spattered with bits of fact which seem to have been included to show how well read and clever the author is. It is a cosy and 'feel good' book, so basically a light read, with the momentous events of the time kept well in the background.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jan, 2021
Delightful, charming, a joy to read.
I have bought 9 copies of this book for friends. It is the most gentle, amusing, delightful book I have ever read. The author is contactable and charming. I will continue to buy copies for friends, particularly those going through a difficult time. I love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Jan, 2020
Sublime list of classical and artistic convergence
Towles has a remarkable knowledge of Russian history and has written a wonderful compendium of events in and around Moscow during the early part of the 20th century. His use of the vernacular and the English language is wonderful.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Nov, 2021
In my top 5
I read constantly, it is rare that I find a book this good. Thoroughly entertaining consideration of both sides of the Russian Revolution. The main character is so funny and likeable. This really uplifted me regarding the human spirit and utter futility of the political climate. The whiff of Fawlty Towers had me laughing out loud.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2021
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Amazingly interesting for a man confined to a hotel for over 30 years! Love the history, the characters and of course the CountVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2019
A Gentleman in Moscow
This has got to be one of the finest books I have read. In parts funny, warm, charming and utterly engaging. I'm not one to re-read books but I am sure I'll buck the trend with this. Amor Towles has created a masterpiece and I cannot recommend it highly enough.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jun, 2019
Simply sublime.
A beautiful well written story which has a great feel good factor, a storyline that's different and refreshing. I loved this book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Jun, 2024
One of my favourite books
One of my favourite reads, I have it on my kindle but also wanted to own a paper copy. I’ve read it twice and may read it again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Dec, 2020
The best book, full enjoyment guaranteed.
Beautifully written, engaging story, interesting historical background, believable characterisation and an irresistible hero. The best book I have read in ages.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
