, Text-to-Speech 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 There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! I felt similar when reading the first Cat in the Hat book when Thing I and Thing II had demolished the house. I like to leave a novel with a good feeling. The Lincoln Highway: A Novel Kindle Edition by Amor Towles (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 72,670 ratings Editors' pick Best Literature & Fiction See all formats and editions Kindle $14.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER More than ONE MILLION copies sold But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel. My favorite character is Billy, an eight-year-old who has endured abandonment by his mother and the death of his father. . Towles lives in Manhattan withhis wife and two children. Towles writing style is recognisable and I cant wait to finish this book as well as hope theres more books in the making! . . I found them to be a delight. A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, A New York Times Notable Book, and Chosen by Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post and Barack Obamaas a Best Book of the Year, The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America. Once signed in just go to your Account Settings page and set your subscription options as desired. The Lincoln Highway, his third novel, was therefore highly anticipated. So it was a no-brainer to pick up his next novel, The Lincoln Highway, when it came out last October. 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. And in this book the last day in the book is the first day of summer! Two you will want to take under your wing and adopt; one will leave you uneasy; and one just might have in him the stuff of heroism. I dont feel he was misunderstoodI believe his actions were loud and clear. Beyond the picaresque, there are deeper questions of justice here. Not seeing your comment? Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway : "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow . Themes of Greek legends are present throughout which are reflected in the current players in their interactions with those around them and An interesting read full of well developed young characters in search of a new start, miles from their past lives. , Word Wise Be sure to tell me your thoughts below! For themselves and the others in the group where the emotional intelligence seems to constantly work against them. About the author (2021) Amor Towles is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow. This guy is a very talented author and since I loved A Gentleman from Moscow, I was looking forward to this one. After loving the author's previous two books, one of which is an all-time favorite of mine, no one's more surprised than me that I didn't end up loving. In June 1954, 18-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served 15 months . Join the Gates Notes community to access exclusive content, comment on stories, participate in giveaways, and more. . Nach Verffentlichungen in der Paris Review war Eine Frage der Hflichkeit sein erster Roman. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. It begins with him returning from a juvenile home, after spending time there because he . Woolly is from a privileged background, but has not found it easy to engage with life. We apparently see a flash before Duchess dies that shows the brothers in California, Woolly alive, Sally with a child and Sister Sarah. 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. At nearly 600 pages, The Lincoln Highway is remarkably brisk, remarkably buoyant. The Lincoln Highway is a joyride. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in Manhattan. When they get up in the morning, theyre not looking to change the world. Publishers Weekly [A] playfully thought-provoking . Please verify email address. In the endtime is a precious resource. The Lincoln Highway Summary Set over the course of a transformative ten days in the 1950's, this story follows Emmett, an eighteen-year-old boy who has just been released from a juvenile work farm from only to find his old life is gonehis father is dead, his family home has been foreclosed, and his mother abandoned the family years ago. 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. Agree, disagree and/or have other ideas completely? Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022. By the end of Billy and Emmetts journey east, its clear that Billy is anything but a tragic figure. Read Full Review >> Rave Hamilton Cain, The Washington Post The book is permeated with so much light and darkness, with loss and hope, that it would have been wrong to write the ending differently. The photo shows Salt Lake City, Utah, not Kansas City, Missouri, as an earlier version said due to an agency error. His father has died, his bank loans against it are called in and the farm is to be sold. The historical content, the personalities, the solutions to problems, the joy of the ride! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2022, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2021, Amor Towles is one of the best authors of today, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2021. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. . Extraordinary! I have found that this narrative form can detract from a storys impact, but that is not the case here. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2022. I am a fan of this author. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Its June 12th 1954 and Warden Williams is taking eighteen year old Emmett Watson home from Salina, a juvenile reform program after which Emmetts debt to society is paid in full. And so lets talk about the big twistEmmett leaving Duchess in the boat. Please try again. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. The Lincoln Highway. A masterpiece! (I could keep going, but you get the point.) There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. Choo choo choo! The mood and the relaxed tone of his writing together with the delicate way he deals with strong themes all create the right atmosphere and a fabulous reading experience. I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! By clicking "Continue" you agree to the Gates Notes. Brilliant storytelling! Emmett Watson is the main character in the novel. Oh, What a Book! The story takes place over ten days in 1954, when two young brothers, Emmett and Billy, intend to drive their Studebaker from Nebraska to California. None of this is a shock to Emmet, he has planned for new beginnings, to pick up his 8 year old brother, Billy, driving in his 1948 Studebaker, to start a more secure future in California, where it appears their mother went after abandoning them years ago. Contrivances such as this detract from the more interesting interplay at the heart of the novel between Emmett, the thoughtful young man who resents the burden of responsibility on his shoulders, and Duchess, the charming chancer who appeals to the wild spirit in us all. . The author keeps the story moving smoothly forward, despite the various tangents on which the action frequently departs. Its been a long time since a book tugged at my emotions like this one did. Page https://www.gatesnotes.com:443/Meet-the-virus-hunters secs = 0.0625069. But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel. Bill Gates, 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads, will be a classic that we will read for years to come., Jenna Bush Hager,Read With Jennabook club, . This horrifies Emmett and hes determined for Duchess to finally go to the police to own up to his crimes and thats when the two get into a fight. . . Towles takes inspiration from famous heros journeys, including The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, Huckleberry Finn, and Of Mice and Men. This is how I interpreted The Lincoln Highway ending. I don't understand why when Emmett understood that Woolly did indeed want to leave them the money that he couldn't have given Duchess his share and said - good luck. . We have several characters on a journey to either find someone or search for the ultimate prize that would make their lives easier. . Amor Towles' latest novel is "The Lincoln Highway." (Dmitri Kasterine) By Bethanne Patrick Oct. 5, 2021 6:30 AM PT On the Shelf The Lincoln Highway By Amor Towles Viking: 592 pages, $30. From there, we follow Emmett and Billys journey to regain the car and they meet an interesting cast of characters along the way. Particularly, Emmett and Billy. 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. Loved Billy and how the author used him as a guiding light throughout the novel. Set over the course of ten riveting days, the story of these four boys unfolds, refolds, tears, and is taped back together. The entire time I was reading it I kept wondering how the author was going to tie all of the loose ends together. It's 1954, and three young men and a boy are on the adventure of their lives, traveling between the Midwest and Manhattan and the Adirondacks, and while there are meticulous reasons for their incredible journey, what makes this masterpiece work are each of the characters. Towles is not a one-trick pony. 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. I savored this book: every page. Five stars. So the brothers take their share of the money and plan to finally go to California. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Sister Agnes's colleague. What transpires over the next ten days is very far from what the Watson brothers imagine especially as it becomes clear that Duchess and Emmett are on a collision course. Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway : "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow . And if it doesnt matter for most people where they live, it certainly doesnt matter where theyre going. His new novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, will be released on October 5, 2021. In the hands of a master wordsmith like Towles, it is definitely worth the trip., ]loses none of the authors trademark wit or style . I have read many reviews that contradict my review but at the end of the day it is my personal opinion and nothing else. 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. Immediately I was endeared to each of them, and then the story widens with other narrators who are part, or become part, of Emmett and Billys world as they travel the country. I think its left vague on purpose. I felt like I was right there with them, every step of the adventure. Jimmy was a thorn in Emmett's side who had provoked him into striking him. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. This book had a promising beginning when 18 year old Emmett Watson returns from serving time for involuntary manslaughter. and filled with digressions, magic tricks, sorry sagas, retributions, and the messy business of balancing accounts."NPR.org I feel like Ive just been tucked in: snug as a bug in a rug, by this masterful storyteller. : I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Excellent writer. Very sad and tragic. The Lincoln Highway ultimately is weighed down by Towles's own excellent past, as do characters drawn that, while interesting, were frequently hard to believe. Duchess held grudges but recognized when he'd treated others badly (as when he found Townsend and got him to settle the score from the work camp). Thanks. Emmett is dismayed when troublemaker Daniel "Duchess" Hewett and mentally and . His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank . It would seem he would know the possible demise of Duchess - being left in a boat that could sink. The last one she sent was from San Francisco, and he expects to find her at the 4th of July celebration which she loved. for most people, it doesnt matter where they live. Emmett and Billy are joined in their travels by Duchess and Woolly, two of Emmetts fellow inmates at Salinas. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. I hope that you'll join the conversation. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Sometimes if we make the right choices, we will find positive consequences. Pour off most, but not all of the bacon fat. Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023. I just finished the audiobook today. He is amazingly clever and resilient. 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. But he never does come into contact with his fatheralthough it seems like he does try. Learn more. The acts of violence against the Cowboy & Ackerly come from an 18 yr old w/anger - being left by his father at 10, then being sent to the work farm unjustly. There is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. 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. Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023. In no sense is this book a thriller and yet tension does exist as the end approaches. Does this item contain inappropriate content? I was hooked on this tale of adventure featuring two brothers, Emmett, just out of a prison/work camp, and Billy, his younger brother. If youre new to Book Club Chat, I write spoiler-free reviews and spoiler-filled book club questions for each novel I read. Towles is an incredible storyteller. The Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental road in the U.S.open for business in 1913has none of the pop-culture force of Route 66. . : Er ist in der Finanzbranche ttig und gehrt dem Vorstand der Library of America und der Yale Art Gallery an. Emmett Watson, just released . 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. Nathan Levinson Towles describes it as a countdown to the climax. So whether its a train schedule or a grandfather clock or Marcelines/Billy's/Wooley's watches time marches on. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. It takes some time to become hooked by his stories, but the reward is refreshing writing that is unique. I was really looking forward to this one following the excellent Gentleman in Moscow but unfortunately it failed to grip me in the same way. Margaret M - Hiatus - I will respond when I can. (4.5 stars rounded up) so 5 stars overall for a book that is incredibly touching in its sentiment and heart breaking in some of its story. Duchess, though likable and quick-witted, is hopelessly untrustworthy. In 2019, I reviewed his book A Gentleman in Moscow, which was fantastic. This is another beautiful and well-written tale by Amor Towles, almost as heart-warming and addictive as. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. 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. His descriptions and perceptions are quite chewy, indeed. Towles is like no other author I know. Amor Towles ' new Great American Road Novel tails four boys three 18-year-olds who met in a juvenile reformatory, plus a brainy 8-year-old as they set. My new novel, The Lincoln Highway, is about three 18-year-old boys and an 8-year-old boy on a journey from Nebraska to New York City in 1954 the whole story lasting just 10 days." Towles is . . 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. Founded in 1912, the Lincoln Highway Association was part of the early "Good Roads" movement to improve automobile roads in the United States. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 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. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It scared me. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: friendsofshorew. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He would have had to know how to read signs. Thank you for being a Gates Notes Insider. We dont know if she and Emmett fall in love; Towles doesnt give his story such a tidy narrative. Having worked as an investment professional in Manhattan for over twenty years, he now devotes himself fulltime to writing. Please try again. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Superior! During his sentence, Emmetts father (who had always struggled to manage the farm) had died, and eight-year-old Billy had been looked after by Sally. In order to unsubscribe you will need to sign-in to your Gates Notes Insider account. I think she represents a type of kindness thats been almost non-existent for Billy or Emmett. We will never share or spam your email address. Extraordinary! The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. ASIN You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Duchess lives by a moral code not far off the Old Testament: an eye for an eye, a whack with a cast-iron skillet for harm done to a friend. But in a town this size, when a piano falls out of a window and lands on a. The only character that jarred with me was Billy who was wise beyond his years, and although I enjoyed the character, I would have preferred he was cast a few years older. I finished it but hope Mr Towels writes a bit more upbeat on his next novel. The 3 star plot was saved by the story telling. So please feel free to comment with your thoughts at the end of the article. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles is a thought-provoking work of historical fiction, one which tends to take its time but rewards us with a compelling world populated by a vivid cast of colourful characters with memorable sequences of their own. To answer questions about The Lincoln Highway , please sign up . This email is already registered. I don't understand why Towles wrote the death of Duchess at the end the way he did. Clearly this doesnt represent the future since Woolly is alive but maybe that flash was simply Duchess wishes. 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. What do I say about this book? The story is a time capture odyssey of one week, with a smooth transition from one chapter to the next as the four main characters narrate in the first person providing the history to their story as they learn to live in the present, deal with the past and look forward to their future. VERY disappointing. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, he hero of Amor Towless previous novel, the multimillion-selling. Thats the sound of my disappointment train which suddenly left the town. . Fast dispatch and delivery. I didnt find the characters likable or the plot plausible. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Sally sounds a bit whiny though she is devoted to Billy. Starting in Times Square in New York, the highway . 18-year-old Emmett Watson is the protagonist of LINCOLN HIGHWAY, the first transcontinental highway. 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. Much worse than death of Woolly - which was so sad and a tragedy but not shocking. The imagination and the pictures in one's mind during the drive! I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. : Deciding to make a fresh start, Emmett, and Billy plan to travel along the Lincoln Highway to California to locate their mother, who abandoned the family years earlier. I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! 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. I adored Amor Towles's first two novels, and I savored every moment of this one. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett's future, one that will take them all on a fateful journey in the opposite directionto the City of New York. One of my new favorite storytellers is the writer Amor Towles. 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. Amor Towles is one of the best authors of today, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2021. this roadtrip is a nightmare. 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. It's 592 pages long, but the story takes place over a period of only ten days. I think so. He picks California because it has 16 million people who need housing. 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. 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. He is welcomed back to the family farm by the father and daughter from a neighbouring farm. At the close of the book, Duchess dies, ostensibly due to his own short-sightedness and greed. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. But Duchess made a mess of everything. 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. The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America. Add back the onions, the white wine, and let simmer for a few minutes. The Priest. Emmett has big reasons to leave the state, and a plan. Restaurant owner. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. There are several discoveries, adventures, and amusing mischief in it. For most book groups, this could be a wise pick. The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. . 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