The pace is also slow, so it's recommended for book clubs that enjoy a literary read. The novel is thin on plot being driven by the characters and their changing circumstances. Through them the book examines and contrasts the elite social class with the working class and the morals of the time. Three young people cross paths - Eve from a wealthy mid west family, Katy who is the daughter of immigrants, raised in Brooklyn and Tinker born into money and privilege. This book will transport you to another time and place. If you need to have a strong plot this may not be the book for you. In short a great book for those who enjoy a literary, character driven novel. I especially liked that just as in life, there are ups and downs in their lives. The circumstances and happenings feel real and the character interactions are intriguing. They live life to its fullest as they try to succeed and make sense of it's meaning. The pace is leisurely as it follows the life of Kate, Eve and Tinker during the year 1938. NY was "the" place to go to reinvent yourself- and still is. Amor Towles re-creates the beautiful atmosphere of this era and fills the pages with people and events that take you back to this time of witty conversation, lavish parties and soaring ambitions. PBR Book Review:Manhattan in the 1930's with all its charm, sophistication and jazz-age dynamics is the highlight of this book.
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