A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow

2016 • 512 pages

Ratings359

Average rating4.2

15

I quite enjoyed this quirky book about a “gentleman” incarcerated for life in a hotel in Moscow.
This book couldn't be called an exciting page-turner. I found I could take my time reading it.
The story proceeds as a series of vignettes – snapshots into Alexander Rostov's life – each interesting in itself but seemingly only loosely tied together. However, everything comes together nicely in the end, yielding a very satisfying read in total. Chekhov would have approved.
To say more would spoil things.
4+ stars.

March 17, 2022