Extraordinary! I think she represents a type of kindness thats been almost non-existent for Billy or Emmett. >! . Interesting at first then the characters and story start to wander all over the place - and I don't just mean as they develop their journey. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, he hero of Amor Towless previous novel, the multimillion-selling. Another winner from the talent that is Mr Amor Towles . The four main ones: Emmett, the dependable guy everyone can depend on. Emmett, by contrast, grows to share in the societal code laid down not by police or presidents, but by good plain folk in the community, which Towles thoroughly approves of: The comfort of knowing ones sense of right and wrong was shared by another, and thus was somehow more true.. Ships from the UK. An interesting read full of well developed young characters in search of a new start, miles from their past lives. Set over the course of ten riveting days, the story of these four boys unfolds, refolds, tears, and is taped back together. With the 3 teenagers all aged 18, the perfect backdrop of people on a journey was created. There are several discoveries, adventures, and amusing mischief in it. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022. When the full extent of Duchesss callousness is revealed, it comes as a shock. Instead it left me feeling like the boys let me down after I invested a lot of time getting to know them. Please complete your account verification. There's so much to enjoy in this generous novel packed with fantastic characters [.] Sold by Penguin 4.4 star 88 reviews Ebook 592 Pages family_home Eligible info $14.99 Ebook Free sample Switch to the audiobook About this ebook. Pour off most, but not all of the bacon fat. Magnificent . The Lincoln Highway A Novel by Amor Towles Critics' Opinion: Readers' Opinion: First Published: Oct 2021, 592 pages Paperback: Mar 21, 2023, 592 pages Genres Rate this book Write a Review Book Reviewed by: Rebecca Foster Buy This Book About this Book Summary Excerpt Reading Guide Reading Guide Questions Having worked as an investment professional in Manhattan for over twenty years, he now devotes himself fulltime to writing. It took a long time for me to make it to the Lincoln Highway and what a long winding road / read it was, but what an adventure and what a touching exploration of human nature with this intricate character study from the master storyteller that is Amor Towles. I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. How should I describe it? Interesting at first then the characters and story start to wander all over the place - and I don't just mean as they develop their journey. Please continue to the log in page. I am a fan of this author. T he Lincoln Highway is a 2021 novel about a young man named Emmett Watson who travels from Nebraska to New York City in 1954. Loved Billy and how the author used him as a guiding light throughout the novel. The Lincoln Highway is elegantly constructed and compulsively readable . A literary work of genius! Towles is not a one-trick pony. I like to leave a novel with a good feeling. I found them to be a delight. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Coming of Age Fiction (Audible Books & Originals), Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. . The pace is fast and writing concise, making it a digestible read whether in bed or at a loud coffee shop., A remarkable blend of sweetness and doom, [, ] is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. The 3 star plot was saved by the story telling. I think its left vague on purpose. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. It takes some time to become hooked by his stories, but the reward is refreshing writing that is unique. has suspense, humor, philosophy, and a strong sense of time and place, moving quickly and surely toward a satisfying conclusion . A masterpiece! His innocence, his love of people, love of belonging. Review and Comments Characterisation was superb and the dynamics between the group and between individuals within the group make this such a unique and extraordinary story. As the novel opens, eighteen-year-old Emmett is being driven home by the Warder of Salinas, a juvenile detention centre, where he had served a short sentence for accidentally causing the death of a young man (not without provocation, Emmett had punched him, causing him to fall and hit his head). His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California where they can start their lives anew. a month after 30 days. Sometimes their dreams are aligned but often they are not. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. All in all, this is a great story peopled by marvellous characters, and I had enjoyed reading it so much that I felt sad when I finished it. Thanks. After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Emmett and Billy are joined in their travels by Duchess and Woolly, two of Emmetts fellow inmates at Salinas. The time was June of 1954, the place was a bankrupt farm in rural Nebraska, and the two central characters in this work of fiction were the Watson brothers, Emmett who was eighteen and his little brother Billy, who was eight. There is the question of how come he got the gold pocket watch. Or maybe it is more reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz where the characters are struggling to reach the wizard to get their needs/ wants met. Reading it in any other country is like taking a vacation in the Land of the Free: a long, easy, enjoyable if at times hokey ride on a highway filled with adventure. From a book that captivated me from the beginning with exceptional writing and characterizations I really would have liked a different ending. Agree, disagree and/or have other ideas completely? "I guess you haven't had your adventure yet," 18-year-old Emmett Watson tells his 8-year-old brother, Billy, who responds, "I think we're on it now." Five stars. All of them you will care about deeply. I just know Ill want to read it. This is their chance to leave behind Nebraska and its bad memories and try out California. Very disappointed by death of Duchess. Upon the death of his father from cancer, 18-year-old Emmett Watson is released early from a juvenile work farm in Kansas and driven home by a kind warden to a small town in Nebraska, where he is. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. It almost doesnt matter what time or place he decides to write about. But Emmett finds ways to overcome his temper. . I have read many reviews that contradict my review but at the end of the day it is my personal opinion and nothing else. When they get up in the morning, theyre not looking to change the world. It also made maneuvering across the country and navigating NYC seem extremely uncomplicated and easy for 1954. I also do think he could read a little bit. But theres a hitch: Emmetts beloved powder-blue Studebaker has been borrowed by a couple of boys on the run from the work farm. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. Th final element of the conclusion has an element of theft from the ending of "The Italian Job" but I think that can be forgiven. (Spoilers), Book Club Questions for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection yours to keep (you'll use your first credit now). Er lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in Manhattan. A remarkable blend of sweetness and doom, [The Lincoln Highway] is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. Read Full Review >> Rave Hamilton Cain, The Washington Post Learn more. Pastor John represents the ever-present danger of placing your trust in the wrong authority, a matter Towles touches on more generally by including an atomic bomb drill that prefigured the anxiety and mistrust of the cold war. Why do I love this so much and the answer is the same? This is another beautiful and well-written tale by Amor Towles, almost as heart-warming and addictive as. I think so. , Word Wise Beyond the picaresque, there are deeper questions of justice here. Set in June 1954 it follows brothers Emmett and Billy Watson who plan to leave their home in Nebraska, and travel along the Lincoln Highway, Americas first transcontinental highway, to San Francisco, where they hope to start a new life. One of my new favorite storytellers is the writer Amor Towles. The Lincoln Highway (Paperback) Published October 5th 2021 by Hutchinson Heinemann First Australian Edition, Paperback, 576 pages more details Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Lincoln Highway (Paperback) Published 2021 by Neri Pozza Bloom, Paperback, 634 pages more details Want to Read But if we make the wrong choices . . However, best laid plans and all that, when everything is thrown up in the air by the unexpected arrival of Duchess and Woolly from Salina. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in Manhattan. In the novel The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles,18-year-old Emmett Watson is just out of a juvenile reform facility. Th final element of the conclusion has an element of theft from the ending of "The Italian Job" but I think that can be forgiven. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. It might only be the first week of 2022, but I have a feeling this will be my favorite book of the year. The Lincoln Highway is Towles's third historical fiction novel, and like his two previous titles, A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility, it is a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Reading the story from Duchess first-person perspective caused the reader to try to sympathize with him but soon it became apparent that not only was he a liar but hes also a dangerous person. Try again. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) Though dark shadows fall across its final chapters, the book is permeated with light, wit, youth . The present novel is the story of two brothers who plan to set off from their failed family farm in Nebraska and start a new life in California. Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. . Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. That is until they meet up with two of Emmetts fellow inmates and now escapees; the dangerous swindler that is Duchess Hewitt and Woolly Martin, a man addicted to prescription medicine. Excellent Customer Feedback. a cross-country adventure packed with unexpected twists and unforgettable action., is a road novel that celebrates the mythos of an era via a cross-country highway . Their journey will be far from smooth, with a succession of mishaps and pitfalls, but also some extraordinary encounters, and some delightful characters. Towles delivers the story through sections focusing in turns on different characters, with some first-person observations from Duchess thrown in along the way. The time was June of 1954, the place was a bankrupt farm in rural Nebraska, and the two central characters in this work of fiction were the Watson brothers, Emmett who was eighteen and his little brother Billy, who was eight. permeated with light, wit, youth. , Jenna Bush Hager, Read with Jenna book club, and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America, in terms of setting, plot, and themes. (I could picture the car clearlymy dad had one too.) Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. You can read our policy on moderating comments. Oh, What a Book! . My apologies. I was disappointed they never had an interaction and that really didnt go anywhere. There is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. He died as a result of falling and . Billy's neighbor. The Lincoln Highway allowed me to veer again in that the novel focuses on three eighteen-year-old boys on a journey in 1950s America that lasts only ten days. Stir and let simmer another ten minutes. John Tamny is editor of . Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023. It took a long time for me to make it to the Lincoln Highway and what a long winding road / read it was, but what an adventure and what a touching exploration of human nature with this intricate character study from the master storyteller that is Amor Towles. At nearly 600 pages, The Lincoln Highway is remarkably brisk, remarkably buoyant. I truly loved this book and felt affection for each character. The story is told from multiple points of view. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. I feel Emmett was truly concerned that Duchess would find him and Billy and continue to cause havoc so he had to delay Duchess. The story is far fetched and almost ludicrous, but the characters who are portrayed come alive and I did not wish the book to end. There's so much to enjoy in this generous novel packed with fantastic characters [] and filled with digressions, magic tricks, sorry sagas, retributions, and the messy business of balancing accounts., returns with an American picaresque destined to become a classic . Please use a different way to share. ASIN Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The time was June of 1954, the place was a bankrupt farm in rural Nebraska, and the two central characters in this work of fiction were the Watson brothers, Emmett who was eighteen and his little brother Billy, who was eight. A profound book about tennis and much more. In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. I love to read and review various genres with a focus on contemporary fiction, historical fiction with some mysteries/thrillers and also select nonfiction and memoirs. . I just finished reading it last night and was so wound up by the ending I had to Google what other people thought - including Amor Towles. Clearly this doesnt represent the future since Woolly is alive but maybe that flash was simply Duchess wishes. Brilliant storytelling! I truly loved this book and felt affection for each character. We'd like your feedback. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday. : I did not understand the role of Sally. It is 1954, and 18-year-old Emmett Watson has just finished a spell at the Kansas work farm where he was sent after accidentally killing a bully. Learn more. The hero of Amor Towless previous novel, the multimillion-selling A Gentleman in Moscow, spent 480 pages cooped up in a posh hotel, unable to leave on pain of death a luxury lockdown. 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