We all loved A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Its range of eccentric personalities and bizarre characters were compelling. The style covered the development of post-revolutionary Russia with a touch of magical realism woven into the theatrical story of Count Rostov - trapped behind the revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol - and his loyal friends and foe. Its extraordinary narrative manages to capture a light-hearted, witty account of life under the Bolsheviks without becoming crass or tasteless. The true horrors, although woven into the story, are left to the imagination of the reader. To quote one member of the group, "This was more than just a novel - it reminded the reader to withhold judgement, to look at the world, to
open our eyes."