A Gentleman in Moscow

A Novel

De: Amor Towles

Narrado por: Nicholas Guy Smith

The mega-bestseller with more than 2 million readers • A New York Times “Readers’ Choice: Best Books of the 21st Century” Pick

From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway and Table for Two, a beautifully transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery.

Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count’s endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose.

Like a perfect 7-course dinner

Engaging, flowing, very enjoyable BECAUSE of its slower pace. And a perfect narrator. One of the best audiobooks I heard in recent years.

Thoughtful, considerate, wise, clever...

It's a wonder I chose this book. The title isn't compelling, and the outline of the story as presented does't begin to do it justice; --but I'm so glad I chose and read it.

Everything about Towles' writing here is thoughtful, considerate, wise and clever. His writing is beautiful, his illustration of characters so rich and endearing, and his story a sophisticated, but perfectly woven tapestry. A truly exceptional read. My best book of the year.

Terrific book, beautifully narrated

Where does A Gentleman in Moscow rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10%

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Gentleman in Moscow?

I don't want to write a spoiler---but the part about Sofia's barefoot walk to meet an old friend, including the scene with the telephones ringing, was beautiful, and gripping

What does Nicholas Guy Smith bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator's voice and accent slightly changes when he reads conversations between different characters. It seems that he is not reading a book to me---it feels as if I am overhearing a conversation.

If you could take any character from A Gentleman in Moscow out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The Count---a very interesting gentleman.

Any additional comments?

This book is not a "beach read." This book is literature.

Like strolling in the park on a sunny day

I started this book twice, finished once. I thought it was too slow, too boring upon my initial venture. However, the second time around I allowed myself to get lost in the lyrical melody of the story (which is really beautiful) and found I really like The Count and found him a fascinating character. What a brilliant glimpse into Russian history, the romance of communism, the failures of communism, the lost art of conversation and dare I say, civility. Just a brilliantly written story that moves like the rhythm of a stroll in the park with no particular place to go or be. This listen was just so refreshing and original. The narrator was perfect and very easy on the ears. I am so glad I gave it a second chance well worth one credit and I will probably buy the book to sit and enjoy. Treat yourself to just an enjoyable listen that should provoke some serious introspection when you are finished.

Enjoyed Every Sentence

This book was such a treat. It is so well written I often thought "That is such a great sentence!" And I will listen to it over and over again.

PS Nicholas Guy Smith could not have been a more perfect narrator. I think his portrayal of the characters greatly added to my experience of the book. 5 stars.