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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

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key2's review against another edition

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slow-paced

0.5

DNF

beckeal's review against another edition

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5.0

Perfection. I mean, ya gotta love a good character-driven story, because there’s not much here but character, but for me? Perfection. I want to put Count Alexander Rostov in my pocket and keep him with me everywhere I go. Audiobook recommended, although reading the real pages was a delight also.

melanie21's review against another edition

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3.75

This was a good book. It was extremely well written and covers an intriguing topic. It was just such a slow read for me! I think I was going through a reading slump but it was such a struggle to get through. Took me forever to finish.

jenmangler's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed every single second I spent with Count Rostov in the Metropol. I loved the relationships he built and the friends he made. This was such an enjoyable book to read. Highly recommend.

lindseyrinehart's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A beautifully written story about a man under house arrest in a luxury hotel in Moscow from the 1920s through the 1950s. I enjoyed the characters and the themes of purpose, memory, home, friendship, and not allowing external circumstances to control your internal life and feelings. (4.5)