Amor Towles

Amor Towles is an American author best known for his novels 'Rules of Civility' (2011) and 'A Gentleman in Moscow' (2016). His writing is characterized by its historical settings, richly developed characters, and engaging narrative style. Towles has received critical acclaim and his books have been bestsellers, with 'A Gentleman in Moscow' particularly noted for its success and literary merit.

Books

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  1. 1. A Gentleman in Moscow

    Cover of 'A Gentleman in Moscow' by Amor Towles

    The novel follows the life of Count Alexander Rostov, an aristocrat who is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin, by a Bolshevik tribunal during the early years of Soviet Russia. Despite the vast historical changes occurring outside the hotel's walls, the Count lives a life of intellectual exploration, emotional discovery, and surprising personal growth within the confines of the luxurious establishment. Over the decades, his reduced circumstances provide a lens through which to observe the tumultuous events of mid-20th century Russia, as he befriends staff and guests, raises a spirited young girl who comes into his care, and adapts to his new reality with grace and wit.

    The 4014th Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. The Lincoln Highway

    Cover of 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles

    In this captivating novel, readers are taken on a journey along the Lincoln Highway in the 1950s, following 18-year-old Emmett Watson who, after being released from a juvenile work farm, plans to start a new life in California with his younger brother, Billy. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they discover two friends from the work farm have hidden in their car, leading them on an unforeseen adventure across America. The story weaves together the past and present of its characters, exploring themes of destiny, redemption, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Through a series of twists and encounters with a cast of memorable characters, the brothers' road trip transforms into an exploration of freedom, brotherhood, and the complexity of human nature.

    The 8178th Greatest Book of All Time