Rules of Civility, Amor Towles (4)
I really enjoy Mr. Towles’s writing. He does a great job painting the era and surroundings of his chosen environment. In this case, his first novel, it’s New York City post-stock market crash/pre-WWII. We follow a young woman who bridges between working people and high society. By day, she works as a secretary and by night she and her roommate enjoy jazz clubs and diners. Their wit, charisma and unique circumstances propel them into the upper echelons of society. As in his later books, Towles emphasizes the characters’ relationships and creates a mood appropriate to the time. The book reads quickly - the prologue cleverly pulls you in with a subtle mystery and off you go!
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