A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles: imagination and balance

Shruti and Neha discuss Amor Towle's beloved tale of confinement, A Gentleman in Moscow, through the themes of balance and imagination. We provide some historical context for the events of the novel, share what we loved, and provide some critiques (including our thoughts on the ending). We also talk about the Paramount TV adaptation and compare its themes and mission to those of the book.

Books Mentioned & Shelf Discovery:

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer

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