Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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 In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the work farm where he has just served a year for involuntary manslaughter. 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! : Nominee for Best Historical Fiction (2021). Very disappointed by death of Duchess. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden's car. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Amor Towles' new book is quite the joyride The Lincoln Highway follows four kids in a 1948 Studebaker who set out along the real-life Lincoln Highway, the first highway to cross the country. . Towles is like no other author I know. . He has the tragic flaw of anger: His juvenile detention was the result of punching (and inadvertently killing) a bully who was taunting him. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. We will never share your information. But his autobiography still surprised me. Try again. and filled with digressions, magic tricks, sorry sagas, retributions, and the messy business of balancing accounts."NPR.org I found it to be a really wonderful book; light-hearted most of the way through with some really impactful character moments. 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. . But Emmett finds ways to overcome his temper. : The actors who lend their voices to the narrative are amazing. His father has died, and his younger brother, Billy, is keen for the two of them to head to California in search of their mother, who walked out eight years ago. He is amazingly clever and resilient. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. By the end, I didnt care what happened to any of them. It takes some time to become hooked by his stories, but the reward is refreshing writing that is unique. Sally's church mate. Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023. >! Towles delicately links this harsh moral code to the boys isolation. Instead it left me feeling like the boys let me down after I invested a lot of time getting to know them. I didnt find the characters likable or the plot plausible. Please try again. Duchess and Woolly, also 18, are driving it to New York City to raid Woollys trust fund and settle a few scores. (I could picture the car clearlymy dad had one too.) His eight year old brother Billy shows him a map of the Lincoln Highway stretching east to west, their intention is to drive Emmett's 1948 Studebaker Land Cruiser westwards to San Francisco. Utterly enchanting, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2021. I hope that you'll join the conversation. ASIN 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). I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. Two teenagers pursue a stolen car in this folksy 50s-set novel from the author of A Gentleman in Moscow. Please complete your account verification. The The Lincoln Highway Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Amor Towles, author of RULES OF CIVILITY and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, has decided to make his own contribution to that genre in his third novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY. 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. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. , Print length 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. Billy wants to be in San Francisco by the 4th of July to meet their mother who had sent them postcards after leaving their father. In the same pan, fry the bacon with the bay leaf until the bacon is brown but not crisp. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please try your request again later. The Lincoln Highway is a true adventure novel, as the four boys traverse the country, coming upon one surprising obstacle after the next, and meeting a full cast of Mark Twainish characters like Pastor John, the derelict preacher who accosts young Billy in a freight car, and Ulysses, the physically imposing, African American, World War II . Gates Notes will never share and distribute your information with external parties. 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. Click verification link sent to this email address or, If you would like to permanently delete your Gates Notes account and remove its content, please, The best memoir by a rock star I actually know, The best guide to getting out of your own way. Having worked as an investment professional in Manhattan for over twenty years, he now devotes himself fulltime to writing. 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. From a book that captivated me from the beginning with exceptional writing and characterizations I really would have liked a different ending. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Hes distraught but when he sees Duchess, all Duchess cares about his trying to get Woollys inheritance that is locked away. . adventures and memorable characters abound. The Plot (skip if you have read the book) The year is 1954 when the story begins with a warden releasing 18 year old Emmett Watson from a detention centre for involuntary manslaughter. An ode to reading, travel and the family we have, the family we make. , File size But Emmett is concerned that Duchess will try and find them. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection yours to keep (you'll use your first credit now). 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 plot is set in 1950s America. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Book Club Questions for The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, Review: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. How should I describe it? A literary work of genius! ', Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022. Another winner from the talent that is Mr Amor Towles . The inventor of Lincoln Highway. And Duchess sounds like a showman. The historical content, the personalities, the solutions to problems, the joy of the ride! Newly released from a work farm in 1950s Kansas, where he served 18 months for involuntary manslaughter, 18-year-old Emmett Watson hits the road with his little brother, Billy, following the death of their father and the foreclosure of their Nebraska farm. Particularly, Emmett and Billy. A Story of Family, Love, Hope and Adventure, Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022. It meandered through irrelevant and illogical anecdotes. Sister Agnes's colleague. 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. While Billy hopes they can find their mother in San Fransisco (even though she abandoned the family), Emmett believes they can get a fresh start with fixing and then selling houses (the original house flippers). And it was incredibly easy to find people you were looking for. holy cow. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Your Gates Notes account has been deactivated. Despite an almost total lack of sex, violence and foul language the book moves along at a compelling pace. Very sad and tragic. I cant tell you how excited I was that Amor Towles came out with a new book! The entire time I was reading it I kept wondering how the author was going to tie all of the loose ends together. I did not appreciate the fate of Wooley. . Oh, What a 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. 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. They have their scars and their demons and their eccentricities. Once again, I find myself asking the same question about an Amor Towles book. It would have avoided the constant eye roll from me, because sometimes he felt a precocious little twirp, but still adorable when his innocence shone through. I definitely finished Lincoln Highway hoping that Towles is busy writing his next novel. His first novel, Rules of Civility, published in 2011, was a New York Times bestseller in both hardcover and paperback and was ranked by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best books of 2011. He knows that Duchess cant swim and he did just enough to provide some safety but it was up to Duchess to ensure that he could get back to shore. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. This is how I interpreted The Lincoln Highway ending. . A wonderful novel - part road-trip, part coming-of-age story. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Viking) was named the Best Book of the Year by Amazon Books editors. , also holds that distinction (in this reviewers mind, anyway). Born and raised in the Boston area, Amor Towles graduated from Yale College and received an MA in English from Stanford University. 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. Living in the big city, rushing around amid all that hammering and clamoring, the events of life can begin to seem random. With the 3 teenagers all aged 18, the perfect backdrop of people on a journey was created. 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. Nach Verffentlichungen in der Paris Review war Eine Frage der Hflichkeit sein erster Roman. Duchess is 100% self-centered. To support the Guardian and Observer, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. I found there to be some inconsistencies in the narrative - my opinion is that much of the book seems like it have taken place in the late 1950s, when travel investments (e.g., Interstate Road System) would have enabled a 20 hour drive from Nebraska to New York City. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles review - an all-American road trip Two teenagers pursue a stolen car in this folksy 50s-set novel from the author of A Gentleman in Moscow Carrie O'Grady Wed. Sorry, we were unable to unsubscribe you at this time. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. (Spoilers), Book Club Questions for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Delivery charges may apply. . 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. But fate, in the form of a sympathetic but volatile character named Duchess, forces them to travel in the opposite direction before they can have a chance to start fresh in the West. A master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America. I felt similar when reading the first Cat in the Hat book when Thing I and Thing II had demolished the house. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Doris Kearns Goodwins brilliant biography of Abraham Lincoln is more relevant than ever. Sometimes if we make the right choices, we will find positive consequences. 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 . That would have taken another day for sure. This line Emmett thinks before driving away is significant: Having come fifteen hundred miles in the wrong direction, on the verge of traveling three thousand more, Emmett believed that the power within him was new in nature, that no one but he could know what he was capable of, and he only has just begun to know it himself.. a month after 30 days. With its down-home style and ideas about the lone hero, The Lincoln Highway is pure Americana. . An interesting read full of well developed young characters in search of a new start, miles from their past lives. Associated Press. Much to admire and enjoy. 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. A literary work of genius! 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. . I just know Ill want to read it. When they get up in the morning, theyre not looking to change the world. . Likewise, the novel's opening chapters in 1954 Nebraska invoke not so . Nach Verffentlichungen in der Paris Review war Eine Frage der Hflichkeit sein erster Roman. The suggestion is that he got it off his father after hed had a probably brutal encounter with him, but why would his father have ended up with the watch his son was done for stealing? There is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. Please use a different way to share. , Publication date With this ominous cue you may sense some very unpopular review is on its way! A literary work of genius! Agree, disagree and/or have other ideas completely? 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. Superior! Towles is not a one-trick pony. It is June 1954 in Amor Towles' fine new novel, " The Lincoln Highway ." Eighteen-year-old Emmet Watson and his 8-year-old brother Billy are planning to drive from Nebraska to San Francisco. This is their chance to leave behind Nebraska and its bad memories and try out California. So whether its a train schedule or a grandfather clock or Marcelines/Billy's/Wooley's watches time marches on. He was so focused on getting into the safe that he forgot about Woolly. Superior! Why are the sections numbered backwards from Ten to one? 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. This book had a promising beginning when 18 year old Emmett Watson returns from serving time for involuntary manslaughter. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel. All you needed was a Howard Johnsons map. And so lets talk about the big twistEmmett leaving Duchess in the boat. Towles takes inspiration from famous heros journeys, including The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, Huckleberry Finn, and Of Mice and Men. The book was optioned by Lionsgate to be made into a feature film and its French translation received the 2012 Prix Fitzgerald. Bursting with life, charm and unforgettable characters, The Lincoln Highway is an extraordinary journey through 1950s America from a master storyteller. So I eagerly awaited receiving my copy, and I read it through to completion. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. We dont know if she and Emmett fall in love; Towles doesnt give his story such a tidy narrative. This guy is a very talented author and since I loved A Gentleman from Moscow, I was looking forward to this one. Choo choo choo! 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. T he main themes in The Lincoln Highway are unintended consequences, alienation and longing, and self-reliance. Their journey will be far from smooth, with a succession of mishaps and pitfalls, but also some extraordinary encounters, and some delightful characters. Emmett finds Woolly dead in his bed from a suicide. I decided to try something different for my list of holiday books this year. . 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. Set in the 1950s. An exhilarating ride through . Please try again. Learn more. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Lincoln Highway: A Novel by Amor Towles (2021, Hardcover) Like New at the best online prices at eBay! I was sad that the book ended.definitely rereading it!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2021, A wonderful novel - part road-trip, part coming-of-age story. We will never share or spam your email address. Please try again. The two boys are alone, but have each other. His new novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, will be released on October 5, 2021. Oh, What a Book! I like to leave a novel with a good feeling. More of less, its what theyd be doing whether they lived in Atlanta, Georgia, or Nome, Alaska. The image you are trying to upload is either too big or is an unacceptable format. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. Dust jacket has a 'signed' label on the front, creased edges and is now in a protective sleeve, signed by the author without dedication. 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 . Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. So Emmett will not get pushed around any longer and is willing to do whatever it takes to get him and Billy to safety. But lately, Ive noticed some books deserve a third articleone dedicated to shocking endings. 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. Your request may take a few days to process; we want to double check things before hitting the big red button. Stir and let simmer another ten minutes. 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. : Another hero is Sally, a young neighbor who cares deeply for both Billy and Emmett. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Requesting an account deletion will permanently remove all of your profile content. Welcome to the discussion about The Lincoln Highway! My apologies. (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. 18-year-old Emmett Watson is the protagonist of LINCOLN HIGHWAY, the first transcontinental highway. 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. A remarkable work of storytelling that is a 2021 favorite. Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway : "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow . Eventually, Emmett knocks out Duchess. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. There's so much to enjoy in this generous novel packed with fantastic characters [.] when we look through his lens we see that this brief interstice teems with stories, grand as legends. The title of this latest book refers to Americas first cross-country roadway for automobiles, which stretched from New York City to San Francisco. 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. 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, . Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, , Bill Gates and Barack Obamaas a Best Book of the Year, Wise and wildly entertaining . 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. 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. The Lincoln Highway is a joyride. Seriously! This is how I perceive the author's intent for all his characters. 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2021. 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. There is something wrong with the plot when I only decided I loved this book halfway in and then the ending felt a bit incomplete and lacked the closure I wanted for the four boys. It might only be the first week of 2022, but I have a feeling this will be my favorite book of the year. His new novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, will be released on October 5, 2021. Im not surewhat do you think about that scene? Im lucky to call Bono a friend. I truly loved this book and felt affection for each character. I think he drifts in and out of consciousness while on the boat and I surmise that only about ten bills are described as floating/flying away, leaving $49500 which is a lot of money in 1954why would he do anything to jeopardize losing that? Towles delivers the story through sections focusing in turns on different characters, with some first-person observations from Duchess thrown in along the way. 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 LINCOLN HIGHWAY is a gem. Enter a new email. Emmett, Duchess and Woolly were at that crossroads in life when they transition from boys to men but also an opportunity to put right the wrong start and decisions they had made to that point. Towles writing style is recognisable and I cant wait to finish this book as well as hope theres more books in the making! I was hooked on this tale of adventure featuring two brothers, Emmett, just out of a prison/work camp, and Billy, his younger brother. I can't understand why would Billy and Emmets mom leave the family. 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 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. Please try again. Sally sounds a bit whiny though she is devoted to Billy. 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. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children. , Language 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. . Oh, What a Book! Still catching up on books I finished this spring. Perfect fitting for the history and the joy of learning. In the hands of a master wordsmith like Towles, it is definitely worth the trip., ]loses none of the authors trademark wit or style . Join the Gates Notes community to access exclusive content, comment on stories, participate in giveaways, and more. Please try again. It was a disappointment. Something went wrong. : This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. Amor Towles hat in Yale und Stanford studiert. Conceived in 1912 by Indiana entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher, and formally dedicated October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway runs coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City west to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, originally through 13 states: New York . So much to enjoy in this folksy 50s-set novel from the beginning exceptional. Or predictable as an interstate Highway links this harsh moral code to the boys isolation der Paris war... Feeling like the boys isolation File size but Emmett is concerned that Duchess try... 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