Their journey will be far from smooth, with a succession of mishaps and pitfalls, but also some extraordinary encounters, and some delightful characters. , X-Ray : Duchess, like the self-justifying Pastor John, is an outcast, and his remorseless debt-settling is frontier justice personified. Please complete your account verification. A literary work of genius! 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. 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. 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. The Lincoln Highway: A Novel Paperback - March 21, 2023 by Amor Towles (Author) 73,212 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 Hardcover $15.09 187 Used from $6.61 69 New from $10.00 19 Collectible from $17.40 Paperback All you needed was a Howard Johnsons map. You can read our policy on moderating comments. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel., is elegantly constructed and compulsively readable . Sometimes their dreams are aligned but often they are not. and honestly, this is probably closer to a 2 star read, but the relationship between emmett and his younger brother, billy, deserves so much better than that. Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, , Bill Gates and Barack Obamaas a Best Book of the Year, Wise and wildly entertaining . Please continue to the log in page. 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. 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. Woolly is from a privileged background, but has not found it easy to engage with life. Duchess, though likable and quick-witted, is hopelessly untrustworthy. : If you'd like me to review your book, contact me! 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). 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. In 2019, I reviewed his book A Gentleman in Moscow, which was fantastic. Amor Towles is one of the best authors of today, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2021. I am a fan of this author. 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 (I could keep going, but you get the point.) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Thanks. From a book that captivated me from the beginning with exceptional writing and characterizations I really would have liked a different ending. How should I describe it? Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow. I know some feel that way but I just dont think that was the authors intention. Extraordinary! Doris Kearns Goodwins brilliant biography of Abraham Lincoln is more relevant than ever. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. A mix of very ordinary and extraordinary events shape the lives of two brothers and two uninvited travelling companions, and with a hint of tragedy looming and a sense of the inevitable you know fate will play its part. The character of Woolly will remain with me. With this ominous cue you may sense some very unpopular review is on its way! Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. While the ending is shocking, there are hints of something more sinister going on earlier in the novelDuchess random act of violence against the taunting cowboy in Morgen and also to Ackerly, the former warren of the juvenile camp. Amor Towles is the author of New York Times bestsellers RULES OF CIVILITY and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. The photo shows Salt Lake City, Utah, not Kansas City, Missouri, as an earlier version said due to an agency error. His understanding of the world is largely formed from his enthusiastic study of a book drawing together a series of stories about exalted traveller, both real and fictional. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The Lincoln Highway, his third novel, was therefore highly anticipated. Billy's neighbor. Duchess is 100% self-centered. This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. . He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. When they get up in the morning, theyre not looking to change the world. : I did not appreciate the fate of Wooley. . Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. I found them to be a delight. And best of all, everyone will love itmen, women, young, old. He would have had to know how to read signs. I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. Nach Verffentlichungen in der Paris Review war Eine Frage der Hflichkeit sein erster Roman. Try again. This is their chance to leave behind Nebraska and its bad memories and try out California. A remarkable work of storytelling that is a 2021 favorite. 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. Extraordinary! . 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. Sally sounds a bit whiny though she is devoted to Billy. Here, they can verge on the trite. I did not understand the role of Sally. Duchess is a smart guy so I think he would have waited for the wind to push him back to the other side of the lake. Readers [.] Duchess tries to justify both but its undeniable that those were unprovoked actions and the fact he doesnt see that is pretty disturbing in itself. How easily we forget, one character muses, that life was the point all along. Theres also a laboured set-up whereby Billy, who happens to be reading the stories of great historical adventurers, meets a man named Ulysses who left his wife and child behind to go to war, and has been wandering ever since. I truly loved this book and felt affection for each character. A madcap adventure story, a fantastical story set in the fifties, a story about retribution, forgiveness missed connections, and peopled with some outstanding characters. Starting in Times Square in New York, the highway . I truly loved this book and felt affection for each character. In the hands of a master wordsmith like Towles, it is definitely worth the trip., ]loses none of the authors trademark wit or style . : 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. In Chapter 1, Emmett arrives at Woolly's great-grandfather's house to find Woolly dead and Woolly still trying to get the safe open. If youve changed your mind about deleting your account, you can always hit cancel and deactivate instead. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Oh, what a book. Join the Gates Notes community to access exclusive content, comment on stories, participate in giveaways, and more. Excellent writer. His parents are dead and the family farm is lost, so Emmett and his 8 year old brother Billy decide to set off to California to start new lives. This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. Enthralling and life affirming with some epic qualities to the storytelling and characterisation. For more information see our. Despite an almost total lack of sex, violence and foul language the book moves along at a compelling pace. After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! Please try again. I have found that this narrative form can detract from a storys impact, but that is not the case here. Enter the email you used to sign up and a reset password link will be sent to you. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. You are now unsubscribed from receiving emails. I am a fan of this author. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, and pepper flakes. It also made maneuvering across the country and navigating NYC seem extremely uncomplicated and easy for 1954. for most people, it doesnt matter where they live. The reader will ponder this odyssey long after they finish reading. I'm not 100% sure of Duchess' fate. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. . But Duchess made a mess of everything. Please use a different way to share. . This guy is a very talented author and since I loved A Gentleman from Moscow, I was looking forward to this one. Sorry, we were unable to unsubscribe you at this time. The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. The Lincoln Highway is a coming-of-age tale about the transition from teenager to adulthood. I am conscious of how much I enjoyed the book, so am anxious not to strew any inadvertent spoilers, so wont say much more about the basic background scenario, beyond saying that, after having planned to head to the west coast, for various reasons they actually end up travelling east. I felt pleased that Emmett and Billy were on their way and on their own with the money but also felt sorrow for Duchess who did have some redeemable features, but alas in the end his greed killed him. I think she represents a type of kindness thats been almost non-existent for Billy or Emmett. Old postcards sent in the course of her travels give Billy an idea of where she might be and he tries to convince his brother to follow the same route. History [and] adventure collide in The Lincoln Highway . At the close of the book, Duchess dies, ostensibly due to his own short-sightedness and greed. I like to leave a novel with a good feeling. Click the link below to begin the account deactivation process. At times I wondered if this really was a myth or fantasy. The story follows four boys who set out to travel the country in search of a fresh start: Emmett and Billy want to find their mother who left them when they were young, and Duchess and Woolly are on the hunt for a stashed wad of cash. , Screen Reader It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Towles' previous book A Gentleman in Moscow published in 2016I loved that novel and thought it was such a warmhearted tale. I freely admit that some readers found his earlier books to be trivial and frivolous. In the novel The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles,18-year-old Emmett Watson is just out of a juvenile reform facility. Emmett and Duchess scuffle, and Emmett knocks Duchess out. Oh, what a book. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. His unsuccessful farmer father has died, debts mean their family farm has been foreclosed upon by the bank. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. An exhilarating ride through Americana.. ] Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway : "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow . 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. Does this item contain inappropriate content? Brilliant storytelling! It came out on Oct. 5, 2021, published by Viking as a hardcover. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children. It almost doesnt matter what time or place he decides to write about. . This is how I interpreted The Lincoln Highway ending. The Lincoln Highway begins with eighteen-year-old Emmett, recently returned from juvenile detention in 1954, reuniting with his little brother, Billy, on their foreclosed Nebraska farm. But lets talk over several key events. Enthralling and life affirming with some epic qualities to the storytelling and characterisation. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) So again, while I dont think Emmett set out to murder Duchess, I also believe he didnt care what happened to himhe just didnt want to deal with his toxic behavior any longer. Once signed in just go to your Account Settings page and set your subscription options as desired. 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. Likewise, the novel's opening chapters in 1954 Nebraska invoke not so . A Story of Family, Love, Hope and Adventure, Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021. Emmett had been serving a sentence at a boy's reformatory for his part in the unintentional death of a local bully, but when his father died of cancer, a decision was made to release Emmett so that he could return home to care for his little brother. 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 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. Publishers Weekly [A] playfully thought-provoking . 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. Last year, the world saw the fewest number of polio casesjust 21, according to the latest figures. I have seen people wonder if Duchess had a hand in Woollys deathsuch as ensuring Woolly would get his sisters medicine bottle (which I dont think we ever got the name of). A wonderful novel - part road-trip, part coming-of-age story. 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. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022. In other words, adventure ensues: Theres train hopping and car stealing, and with that comes the inevitability of trouble sparked from both good and bad intentions. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Publication Date: March 21, 2023 Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction Paperback: 592 pages Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN-10: 0735222363 ISBN-13: 9780735222366 Fast dispatch and delivery. 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. Oh, What a Book! Much to admire and enjoy. , Publisher After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! . ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. I do love everything stopping still like in Marcellines stage act - thats usual Amor Towles elegance. And best of all, everyone will love itmen, women, young, old. How I take this is after Emmett murdered that bully, he really worked to contain his anger but Duchess behavior left him no choice. The second event I want to discuss is the fact that Duchess makes it seem like this trip is an effort to get revenge at his father for framing him and sending him to the work camp. The book buyers at Powell's the esteemed team that combs through catalogs and determines what new books to bring in know all of the upcoming releases we should be placing preorders for now. Wooleys voice is muffled, though there is a sweetness to him that comes through. Extraordinary! We all need one of those. A literary work of genius! . He leads Emmett and Billy a fine dance across the north-eastern US, with his sidekick, lost soul Woolly, simply hoping for a good meal and a safe home. Of course he didn't want to continue a connection to Duchess but I'm not sure why (he seemed smart and to have sense) he couldn't have thought of a better way to leave him behind (safely). Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023. It takes some time to become hooked by his stories, but the reward is refreshing writing that is unique. This is a spoiler-filled discussion about the ending to The Lincoln Highway. Writing style 5 stars There is an understated elegance to the writing, brilliant in its simplicity and tragic with its constant referencing back to Greek mythology. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel, House of Nightmares: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Boxset, Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022. Margaret M - Hiatus - I will respond when I can. Please try again. And best of all, everyone will love itmen, women, young, old. Er ist in der Finanzbranche ttig und gehrt dem Vorstand der Library of America und der Yale Art Gallery an. Martha's sister. 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.. I feel Emmett was truly concerned that Duchess would find him and Billy and continue to cause havoc so he had to delay Duchess. Towles takes inspiration from famous heros journeys, including The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, Huckleberry Finn, and Of Mice and Men. ASIN 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2021. Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. He returns from reform school to deal with the foreclosure of his fathers farm. So I eagerly awaited receiving my copy, and I read it through to completion. Amor Towles spins a beguiling and rollicking historical adventure set in the 1950s, brilliantly imaginative, and with an unforgettable cast of characters, ostensibly about a Lincoln Highway road trip to California that keeps gets derailed. Jimmy was a thorn in Emmett's side who had provoked him into striking him. So dont read this unless youve finished the book. . I felt similar when reading the first Cat in the Hat book when Thing I and Thing II had demolished the house. The Lincoln Highway, written by Amor Towles and published on October 5th, 2021, is a historical fiction novel chronicling 10 days in the summer of 1954. However, with the desire for retribution, a past haunting them and an opportunity to make money fast, you are totally caught up in their dilemma between doing what is right and wrong. Associated Press. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022. I think so. Amor Towles hat in Yale und Stanford studiert. Try again. The book was optioned by Lionsgate to be made into a feature film and its French translation received the 2012 Prix Fitzgerald. I cant tell you how excited I was that Amor Towles came out with a new book! Set over the course of ten riveting days, the story of these four boys unfolds, refolds, tears, and is taped back together. I felt like I was right there with them, every step of the adventure. 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. 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. this multiperspective story offers an abundance of surprising detours and run-ins., , a big book of camaraderie and adventure in which the miles fly by and the pages turn fast. They leave to escape angry townspeople who believe Emmett got off . Please try again. 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. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I didnt find the characters likable or the plot plausible. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. [The Lincoln Highway] is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. Then I reflected on the closing chapters for a while and concluded that the ending was in fact perfect and did not need a contrived happy ending for everyone. And in this book the last day in the book is the first day of summer! . Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022. Much worse than death of Woolly - which was so sad and a tragedy but not shocking. Enthralling and life affirming with some epic qualities to the storytelling and characterisation. I found them to be a delight. Learn more. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. "The Lincoln Highway is a road novel that celebrates the mythos of an era via a cross-country highway . 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. when we look through his lens we see that this brief interstice teems with stories, grand as legends. has suspense, humor, philosophy, and a strong sense of time and place, moving quickly and surely toward a satisfying conclusion . The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2022. Get help and learn more about the design. Seriously! Towles is not a one-trick pony. Additionally, some campaigns and content may only be available to users in certain areas. We will never share your information. Founded in 1912, the Lincoln Highway Association was part of the early "Good Roads" movement to improve automobile roads in the United States. I decided to try something different for my list of holiday books this year. . 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. everything that can go wrong, does. It begins with him returning from a juvenile home, after spending time there because he . 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. 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. A masterpiece! Ships from the UK. Towles delivers the story through sections focusing in turns on different characters, with some first-person observations from Duchess thrown in along the way. He has a strong moral code, and is determined never again to place himself under a debt or obligation to anyone else. 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. A crooked preacher named Pastor John is the worst of the lot, straight out of The Night of the Hunter, quoting Bible verses even as he plots to steal Billys collection of silver dollars. Your Gates Notes account has been deactivated. It takes some time to become hooked by his stories, but the reward is refreshing writing that is unique. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. Although, who wouldnt be absolutely furious with Duchess and his behavior, right? Once again, I was wowed by Towless writingespecially because The Lincoln Highway is so different from A Gentleman in Moscow in terms of setting, plot, and themes. I am a fan of this author. He has a plan to take his 8-year-old brother Billy to California and with the money his 18-year-old Emmett Watson is the protagonist of LINCOLN HIGHWAY, the first transcontinental highway. I finished it last night on audio no wonder it was nominated for an Audie award - at midnight and had to wait until this morning to talk about the ending with my husband who was reading the print version (he finished it at 5:30 this morning having to also wait until I awoke at seven to talk about it). 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. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, [{"displayPrice":"$13.41","priceAmount":13.41,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"13","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"41","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Ysk1Ysv%2Fet2syCfoXJ2hSElwpi7edCZtcSXuiomuh6JODqlST6ZY1e7M5ywAJszGFVKmcHhYkZHGD9NoQZrd%2B5Z8TIokvaf8c4v3xKmTzuPjSRX2zkmFvp4coS9GcVjWmyk4SY0nnP9uNd9Mj0V6CqF7%2B97HIjFkfiEIRJjUPNE2PDPWmzUYVmB89ph2qxO0","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED"}]. Not shocking delivers the story through sections focusing in turns on different characters, with some qualities. 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