Reviews

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

melanie21's review against another edition

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

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

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)

clsadi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

edwarddtaylor's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

thedudewiththebeard's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

with_book_and_stilettos's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

shiftyelliott's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.0

manadabomb's review against another edition

5.0

A great book! I listened to it but I want to read-read it. I think I missed details. After finishing this I looked up the reviews and author and learned about Chekhov's Gun. I swear the author must have written this backwards to have so much detail.

Rostov is under house arrest in a grand hotel, which, on the surface doesn't seem that bad. But after 20 years of never being able to step foot outside, you can see it takes a toll. I saw what he was doing at the end and love how he planned everything. What detail did he miss? None that I can see. Brilliant man.

This is a book to re-read, because once you know the ending, you want to see how and when he started his plans.

baileycb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.0