As a huge fan of A Gentleman in Moscow, I was skeptical that I would enjoy this book, as I just assumed GIM was the apex of his writing. But, while I can’t say the two are equal in plot or characterization, they are equal in amazing writing. Not to say that I didn’t enjoy this book, which I did, but some of the time I just didn’t really cling to some of the characters. Some may have been a little forgettable only to pop up later in the story as though they’ve been waiting behind the curtain. But overall, many characters were perfectly flawed and perfectly wise in their own ways. Set in the years 1938-1939, we meet Katey Kontent whose life goes in varying directions based on her acquaintances and circumstances. Reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this book give insight to what makes us kontent (I did that on purpose) and what we let drive us.
4/5 stars
As a huge fan of A Gentleman in Moscow, I was skeptical that I would enjoy this book, as I just assumed GIM was the apex of his writing. But, while I can’t say the two are equal in plot or characterization, they are equal in amazing writing. Not to say that I didn’t enjoy this book, which I did, but some of the time I just didn’t really cling to some of the characters. Some may have been a little forgettable only to pop up later in the story as though they’ve been waiting behind the curtain. But overall, many characters were perfectly flawed and perfectly wise in their own ways. Set in the years 1938-1939, we meet Katey Kontent whose life goes in varying directions based on her acquaintances and circumstances. Reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this book give insight to what makes us kontent (I did that on purpose) and what we let drive us.
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December 2023
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