A Gentleman in Moscow at Harvest Hall in Grapevine
Details
Update: We've maxed out the RSVPs, but the more the merrier. Just add yourself to the waitlist if you plan to attend! 🙂
Where: Sunday, April 27th at Harvest Hall. Look for the folks with books on the table. We will mostly likely be on the left-hand side as you walk in. (Near Thai Esane & Zatar.) 📚
What:
This is a top 3 beloved book on the NYT readers choice list. It's been reviewed as both "elegant and engaging" and "charming and surprisingly upbeat." Let's see if we agree as we have a vibrant discussion on the themes, lessons, and our feelings about this work.❤️
About the book:
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles follows Count Alexander Rostov, an aristocrat sentenced to house arrest in Moscow’s Metropol Hotel after the Russian Revolution. Confined to a small attic room, he adapts to his new reality, forming deep bonds with hotel staff and guests, including a young girl named Nina and later her daughter, Sofia, whom he raises. As decades pass, the Count finds purpose and dignity within his confinement, proving that a rich life can be lived even in captivity. Through wit, resilience, and human connection, he navigates the changing tides of Soviet history, making the hotel his own world.
Length & Style:
480 pages. Chronological order with medium length chapters.