Thalia Book Club: Amor Towles "A Gentleman in Moscow"
Elegance trapped in words, time, and wit
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| Author | Amor Towles |
| Narrator | Liesl Schillinger, Boyd Gaines |
| Runtime | 1h33m |
| Published | April 20, 2017 |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 (1 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Authors |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
Amor Towles’ *A Gentleman in Moscow* isn’t just a novel—it’s a masterclass in atmosphere, where the weight of history bows to the grace of a single man’s defiance. Set in the Metropol Hotel, the story follows Count Alexander Rostov, sentenced to lifelong house arrest for the crime of being a gentleman in revolutionary Russia. But Rostov’s confinement becomes his canvas: he forges friendships, falls in love, and outwits the Soviet regime with the precision of a chess grandmaster. Towles’ prose sparkles with period detail, but it’s the wit and resilience of the Count that lingers. The audiobook’s 90-minute runtime distills this richness into a punchy, immersive experience—perfect for listeners who crave literary depth without the slog. Liesl Schillinger’s conversational framing pairs seamlessly with Boyd Gaines’ velvety narration, which gives Rostov’s voice the gravitas of a man who’s seen empires rise and fall.
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- Expert narration by Liesl Schillinger, Boyd Gaines brings every character and scene to life across 1h33m of immersive audio.
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