![]() The best novels seem to always be ones inspired by real life experiences. That along with his expertise of Russia and its tradition of long-time house arrest led to this book. More specifically, it was in Geneva, Switzerland where he encountered permanent guests of the hotel. The inspiration for this novel was Towles’ own experiences of staying at luxury hotels. If an author can make his character come to life, then you know the book is great! He is a character that I think about often to this day. But A Gentleman in Moscow didn’t do this and I’m so happy it didn’t. Not many authors can make a history lesson this interesting!Ĭount Alexander Ilyich Rostov is a protagonist that jumps out of the book with his vivid description and personality. (No spoilers) A Gentleman in Moscow had exactly what I wanted in an ending So many books I read, by the end of the book, lose the unique vibe of the book that sucked me in at the beginning in exchange for a more climactic ending. Amor Towles beautifully sets up the scenes and history of Russia and fluidly inserts it into the plot. CommentaryĪ Gentleman in Moscow was a spectacular read and it is unlike anything else out there. ![]() Russia goes through a lot of changes and the Count experiences it from the confounds of Hotel Metropol. ![]() ![]() Life happens around the Count and he makes the most of his situation. The Count is sentenced to house arrest for the rest of his life in his current residence, Hotel Metropol. But when he returns home after the Bolsgevik revolution in 1917, he is arrested. When the Count is a young man, he is sent out of the country as he was required to because of custom and a scuffle. ![]()
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