There is a problem, a conflict, and a hero.īut A Gentleman in Moscow’s problem is quite simple: Rostov is under house arrest. Most historical fiction has some sort of mission or focuses on an aspect of a war or an event. The unique thing about this book is that there is no driving plot. He is the true picture of a gentleman in Moscow! Although I would have liked to view his moustaches. The hands clasped, the placement of his feet. It is exactly how I picture the Count standing and observing the world outside. A near suicide attempt, loss, mischief, and merriment.įirst of all, I love the cover. Over the years we see him interact with hotel employees and guests and create relationships. Moved from his luxurious apartment to a small attic space, Rostov must endure his punishment for many years. The Count comes from a wealthy family and under Bolshevik rule, the aristocrats are the enemy. If he steps foot outside the hotel, he will be shot. He has been sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol Hotel. The Count (Alexander Rostov) has written a poem undermining the principles of the new Bolshevik government in Moscow after the revolution. There is much to ponder and I think it would make a good book club discussion (see my questions at the end of the review). How does a man handle his house arrest and how does that man find purpose? It was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards in 2016 for Best Historical Fiction and rightly so.Ĭovering a span of many years, we are audience to the life of a man kept captive for more than half of his life in a hotel in Moscow. It was wise it was mischievous, endearing, engaging and it was meaningful. I was worried I would be bored with this book, but it was a very enjoyable read! But in the end, it has been the inconveniences that have mattered to me most.”
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