A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow

One of the great things about The Green Dragon is the discovery of works that one might have completely missed without the Pub. A Gentleman in Moscow is a great story that I think almost every reader will enjoy. It's a real keeper. Whether one keeps buttons in separate boxes or in a big jar, there's something for everyone. I look forward to reading it again in a couple if months.

It is pretty great. I’ll keep reading whatever he writes.

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I'm really looking forward to reading this when it comes out in paperback. I've heard such good things about it, and really enjoyed Rules of civility.

I reviewed it here Loved it!

>5 stellarexplorer:
It was your bullet that convinced me that I had to buy it.

Ah - well I am really glad you enjoyed it. I often have less kind things to say about what I read, and I love to be able to recommend something without reservation!

Fantastic book. One of my favorites of the year! my review is https://www.librarything.com/topic/259544.

I loved this book as well. Read Rules of Civility first, which blew me away, and immediately sought out Gentleman. Does anyone know what the author plans to write next? I wondered if Sofia would get her own story.

I'm currently reading this and really enjoying it. Nina is awesome!

I just picked this book up today based on recommendations from the folks here.

>11 Karlstar: I completely missed this thread, somehow. Then again I didn't read this book until January of 2018. Perhaps I was try to avoid spoilers. (There aren't any.)

>11 Karlstar: I hope you enjoy it! It's one of those rare novels that you finish, mourn deeply that it's finished, and envy those who have yet to pick it up. :)

*sigh*

What >13 terriks: said... LOL

Despite this thread being 7 years old, it must have stuck in my head, because I immediately recognized the author at the store today. I think they had 2 of his novels.

>15 Karlstar: I think we have been discussing this book on and off ever since 2017/18. It really is that good.

Having enjoyed the book several years ago, I recently watched the TV miniseries starring Ewan MacGregor on, I think, Paramount Plus. I thought it was very well done.

>17 Meredy: Knowing that Ewan MacGregor is in it makes all the difference in whether or not I want to see this. Now I want to.

>17 Meredy:
Did they correct the “millennium/
millennia” error in the screen adaptation, or simply by-pass it?

>19 pgmcc: I don't recall its coming up.

We did finally find a way to watch the TV series, through a trial subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime. The first two episodes were great, we'll be going back to it soon.

>21 Karlstar: I'm glad that you are enjoying it. Frankly I haven't heard any bad reviews.

Not sure why I continue to resist, but I do. :)

Enjoy!

>22 terriks: If it helps, as usual, they made a few changes.

An engaging read and our book club had great book discussion.

>24 Carrieida:
I really enjoyed it. I started reading it slowly as I got further through the book as I did not want the experience to be over.

>22 terriks: We did finish watching the series and it was great.

>24 Carrieida: What @pgmcc said.

>26 Karlstar: You might have talked me into it! Enough time has gone by that I feel more open to it. Nothing can take away the total charm of the book of course.

>24 Carrieida: Yayy!!! So glad you liked it and your book club had good discussions about it. :)

>27 terriks: I thought the same, but I really loved the TV adaptation, it was excellent. Brace yourself for some differences.

In other news about this book, 'Who is Amor Towles?' was a Jeopardy response today, in response to a question about A Gentleman in Moscow.

I found The Rules of Civility at the thrift store, and it looks good. Has anyone read it?

>29 cmbohn: I’ve encountered varying opinions on Civility, but personally loved it.

>28 Karlstar: "In other news about this book, 'Who is Amor Towles?' was a Jeopardy response today, in response to a question about A Gentleman in Moscow."

Ha!

>30 ludmillalotaria: That's good to know!

>29 cmbohn: I liked it. I probably would have liked it a lot more if I hadn't read A Gentleman in Moscow first, which raised my expectations.

>33 clamairy: Hmm. I will have to manage my expectations.

>29 cmbohn: I enjoyed Rules of civility but apparently it has some historical errors in it. And as >30 ludmillalotaria: says, reader responses have been mixed.

>33 clamairy: Greetings! This was my experience with The Lincoln Highway as well

>36 stellarexplorer: I have a copy of that on my bookshelves. I'm deliberately letting time pass to keep my expectations...leveled. ;)

>36 stellarexplorer: Ditto.

How've you been?

>38 clamairy: Thanks - it’s always nice to check back in. I’m very good, lots of changes, I relocated, I’m stopping money-generating work this coming May. It is beautiful horse country here - quiet and beautiful. I look forward to more time upcoming for reading and writing and good living.
How’ve you been?

>39 stellarexplorer: Sounds wonderful. Best of luck with the impending... I won't call it retirement because it sounds like you'll still be working just not for money.

Not much has changed for me. Still slowly having work done on my house.