90 pages 3 hours read

Amor Towles

The Lincoln Highway

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Amor Towles' The Lincoln Highway captivates readers with its richly detailed prose and well-developed characters. The novel’s exploration of friendship and adventure receives high praise, though some find its pace sluggish. A mix of poignant moments and weaving narratives, the book’s complexity may challenge some but is largely seen as a rewarding read.

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Who Should Read The Lincoln Highway?

Readers who enjoyed A Gentleman in Moscow or Rules of Civility will be captivated by The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Ideal for those who appreciate richly drawn characters, historical settings, and a narrative journey reminiscent of John Steinbeck's East of Eden. Fans of literary fiction and engaging, multilayered plots will find this book compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Topics
Incarceration
Mental Illness
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Relationships: Siblings