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A Gentleman in Moscow

Written by: Amor Towles
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
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Publisher's Summary

Soon to be a major TV series starring Kenneth Branagh.

The Times Book of the Year 2017
A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2017
A Mail on Sunday Book of the Year 2017
A Daily Express Book of the Year 2017
An Irish Times Book of the Year 2017
One of Barack Obama's Best Books of 2017
Nominated for the 2018 Independent Booksellers Week Award

On 21 June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. 

Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval. 

Can a life without luxury be the richest of all?

©2017 Amor Towles (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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A gem of a book.

Absolutely loved the book. It is one of those books that you want to possess and hold it close to your heart. It has an engrossing storyline with dynamic characters. Narration is spot on.

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Too long and a mixed bag

First reaction I got as the book finally finished, was uff sooo long. At many points it was very gripping and at many others, downright boring. The author is absolutely brilliant but was probably drawn to the attraction of writing a classic. In the end I felt relieved that it was over. I can't deny the author and their narrator their due credit - well done! But to the author please consider the reader when you write. Every book is the baby of its author. Understandably no one wants to cut it. But in this book, it should have been. So often, I lost the plot and the characters, completely. If somebody presents you this book, do read it. But don't spend your own money to buy it and read it.

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great journey with a gentleman

that was so memorable book I would always cherish again & again, everything was so perfect right from the narrative style to character brought into life no one can fail to fall in love with this man called " count Alexander ellioch rustoff"

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A beautifully written novel!

The tempo of the narrator was very comfortable to listen to. A story which will remain in my memory for a long time.

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Best audible till now

Good building of the story. Made me feel alive by the describing of winters, lifestyle and the culture.
Emotional at sometimes but overall a light hearted book.

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Just Lovely

Utterly beautiful and charming. Transported to the Metropol at the very first listen and gladly remained checked in for the entire duration. The Count and the entire cast of supporting characters are extremely endearing and memorable.

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Delightful story

Heard this audible in the middle of covid and it has been a delightful one to listen to. Reminder to slow down and savour the joys of life.

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Loved it!

The most delightful of all books I have read in recent times! Absolutely fabulous and amazing!

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An amazing take of times

Beautifully written Novel read with great flourish by Mr Smith. As much a peak into ways of the world of those times as a piece of fiction. Great example of word play and story telling.

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Fast paced and gripping narrative

Superbly crafted, well narrated, engaging and gripping, you almost want to finish in one sitting. Very interesting story.

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