A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles (4.0)
This is a delightful book with history, interesting
characters and thoughtful situations throughout. My only complaint is the
premise – would the revolutionaries of Russia have given an aristocrat house
arrest in a fancy hotel for the rest of his life? If you can buy into that –
following the Count as he watches the tumultuous history of the Russian
revolution and beyond from the confines of the Metropol Hotel in Moscow is a
treat. I particularly liked that his aristocratic affectations were charming
and not obnoxious. Also the new Russia and Russians did not come across as
cartoonish as they often are in fiction of that time. The Count’s ability to
accept his fate and live his life to the fullest possible is admirable. One can
learn from this character’s example that our attitude is a big part of our
happiness, regardless of where we are.
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