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luluguid's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
carllikesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
clpaniccia's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
nancygeddes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
katy_ryn's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ✨ an absolutely wonderful book. Tender, warm, beautifully written, Towles creates the most magical little world.
marahill14's review against another edition
2.0
DNF. This book moved at a glacial pace. If you’re in the right mood, I’m sure it’s beautiful. But for me, PAGES of description, whimsical backstory, and Russian history (that I unfortunately know little of) to give a single sentence of plot was too much.
readingorknittingatalltimes's review against another edition
Hard to get into, but the story is very atmospheric, you can just about picture yourself in the book. Decided to watch the series instead.
sford's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5