I loved Towles's Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility, but, in my opinion, this novel is even better.
What a wild ride! Engaging characters, tantalizing hints, and a plotline like a pinball game--with ever-multiplying balls sent hurtling in various directions. Yet it all hangs together. I was blown away by Towles's storytelling virtuosity and read the whole long thing very quickly, knowing I have the audiobook ready to listen to. That will slow me down so I can appreciate it fully.
This review HERE covers the ground so well that I'm not going to say more. Except-- Highly Recommended.
