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. I don't understand why Towles wrote the death of Duchess at the end the way he did. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. T he main themes in The Lincoln Highway are unintended consequences, alienation and longing, and self-reliance. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. If youre new to Book Club Chat, I write spoiler-free reviews and spoiler-filled book club questions for each novel I read. 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. Although, who wouldnt be absolutely furious with Duchess and his behavior, right? Cancel online anytime. The Lincoln Highway is a joyride. . Brilliant storytelling! Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Amor Towles hat in Yale und Stanford studiert. 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? 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! . The road is perilous, their mission is thwart with obstacles and the outcome reflected the tragedy and justice you often get from Greek Mythology which the book often references. I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. So dont read this unless youve finished the book. For themselves and the others in the group where the emotional intelligence seems to constantly work against them. They leave to escape angry townspeople who believe Emmett got off . . A profound book about tennis and much more. Once he steals Emmetts car and heads up to New York, it completely delays Emmetts and Billys plans. 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. From a book that captivated me from the beginning with exceptional writing and characterizations I really would have liked a different ending. But Emmett is concerned that Duchess will try and find them. Why are the sections numbered backwards from Ten to one? . The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. A literary work of genius! 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 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. You Have Arrived at Your Destination (Forward collection), The Lincoln Highway in California: Across the Golden State from Nevada to San Francisco, Highways, The Lincoln Highway across Indiana (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)). On reflection now, I can see that Duchess is a charming psychopath (who can quote Shakespeare but cant read) and his end is kind of fitting. . "The Lincoln Highway is a road novel that celebrates the mythos of an era via a cross-country highway . The pace is fast and writing concise, making it a digestible read whether in bed or at a loud coffee shop., A remarkable blend of sweetness and doom, [, ] is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. Towles is a supreme storyteller, and this one-of-a-kind kind of novel isn't to be missed. 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. 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. I felt like I was right there with them, every step of the adventure. From there, we follow Emmett and Billys journey to regain the car and they meet an interesting cast of characters along the way. I just know Ill want to read it. I was sad that the book ended.definitely rereading it!! I savored this book: every page. 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). Once again, I find myself asking the same question about an Amor Towles book. He was so focused on getting into the safe that he forgot about Woolly. Emmett and Billy come alive in the first chapters but then seem to fall away and become far less believable. Much worse than death of Woolly - which was so sad and a tragedy but not shocking. After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! It might only be the first week of 2022, but I have a feeling this will be my favorite book of the year. 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). His father has died, his bank loans against it are called in and the farm is to be sold. Duchess and Woolly, also 18, are driving it to New York City to raid Woollys trust fund and settle a few scores. In no sense is this book a thriller and yet tension does exist as the end approaches. It scared me. Duchess, like the self-justifying Pastor John, is an outcast, and his remorseless debt-settling is frontier justice personified. With this ominous cue you may sense some very unpopular review is on its way! And it was incredibly easy to find people you were looking for. . Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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. And Duchess sounds like a showman. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. With the 3 teenagers all aged 18, the perfect backdrop of people on a journey was created. I feel lucky that I get to connect with so many people like you. It hurt. Discounts, promotions, and special offers on best-selling magazines. Very sad and tragic. Ive reread it a couple times and I dont believe Emmett purposely killed Duchess. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in Manhattan. I loved the latest from the author of A Gentleman in Moscow. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. He seems like such a giving person. Ironically I can see the NYC police finding her registration for her truck and tracking her down in Morgen to pay for the tickets and impounding fees she would have likely incurred. 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. Utterly enchanting, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2021. They want to have a cup of coffee and a piece of toast, put in their eight hours, and wrap up the day with a bottle of beer in front of the TV for most people, it doesnt matter where they live. This email is already registered. Your Gates Notes account has been deactivated. Superior! I know I am in the minority, but perhaps because I am not a fan of quest books, this one didnt live up to the hype for me. By the end of Billy and Emmetts journey east, its clear that Billy is anything but a tragic figure. His new novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, will be released on October 5, 2021. This book had a promising beginning when 18 year old Emmett Watson returns from serving time for involuntary manslaughter. Spanning just ten days and told from multiple points of view, Towles's third novel will satisfy fans of his multi-layered literary styling while providing them an array of new and richly imagined settings, characters, and themes. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. 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. 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. Im lucky to call Bono a friend. Superior! A masterpiece! The novel embraces the contradictions of our character with a skillful hand, guiding the reader forward with 'a sensation of floatinglike one who's being carried down a wide river on a warm summer day.' Read Full Review >> Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023. I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! At times I wondered if this really was a myth or fantasy. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Hutchinson; 1st edition (January 1, 2021). 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. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: friendsofshorew. action-packed . >! Readers [.] 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. Please try again. His unsuccessful farmer father has died, debts mean their family farm has been foreclosed upon by the bank. The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company, By completing your purchase, you agree to Audibles. The reason I make a shift like this is because it forces me to retool almost every element of my craft. I know the year is still young but I wont be surprised this masterful novel will be my fave 2022 read. Advance praise for The Lincoln Highway : "Towles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow . Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, , Bill Gates and Barack Obamaas a Best Book of the Year, Wise and wildly entertaining . 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. 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. I have found that this narrative form can detract from a storys impact, but that is not the case here. Towles delivers the story through sections focusing in turns on different characters, with some first-person observations from Duchess thrown in along the way. I just do!! All rights reserved. It was a disappointment. 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. 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. He has a plan to take his 8-year-old brother Billy to California and with the money his father has left him purchase a dilapidated house he can remodel and sell to purchase two more and so on and so on. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. I've just finished reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Emmett and Billy come alive in the first chapters but then seem to fall away and become far less believable. But at the same time, I feel that Emmett didnt care what happened to Duchess. His new novel, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, will be released on October 5, 2021. Undoubtedly well written but I felt it generally dragged and failed to engage me. They have their scars and their demons and their eccentricities. 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. : I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. 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. VERY disappointing. Billy is earnest and erudite beyond his years, but with a very literal approach to life. Doris Kearns Goodwins brilliant biography of Abraham Lincoln is more relevant than ever. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. 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. 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.. I decided to try something different for my list of holiday books this year. 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. . ***NOW AVAILABLE, ONE OF MY TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR***. 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. As the novel opens, eighteen-year-old Emmett is being driven home by the Warder of Salinas, a juvenile detention centre, where he had served a short sentence for accidentally causing the death of a young man (not without provocation, Emmett had punched him, causing him to fall and hit his head). The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Deactivating your account will unsubscribe you from Gates Notes emails, and will remove your profile and account information from public view on the Gates Notes. Despite an almost total lack of sex, violence and foul language the book moves along at a compelling pace. Very disappointed by death of Duchess. The appearance of two of Emmett's friends Woolly and Duchess, who stowed away in the trunk of the Warden's car, results in a change of plans. . It begins with him returning from a juvenile home, after spending time there because he . However, best laid plans and all that, when everything is thrown up in the air by the unexpected arrival of Duchess and Woolly from Salina. . 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? . 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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. a month after 30 days. It would seem he would know the possible demise of Duchess - being left in a boat that could sink. everything that can go wrong, does. The Lincoln Highway .is a long and winding road, but one Towles's motley crew navigates with brains, heart and courage. This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. Please try again. 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. Hes distraught but when he sees Duchess, all Duchess cares about his trying to get Woollys inheritance that is locked away. Set in the 1950s. We'd like your feedback. 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. I didnt find the characters likable or the plot plausible. In order to unsubscribe you will need to sign-in to your Gates Notes Insider account. Seriously! 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. Immediately upon his return Emmett also learns that the bank is about to foreclose the various loans that his father had taken, and on which massive arrears have accrued. Whenever I choose a novel and put it in my canvas book bag, I optimize for great storytellingalmost regardless of the topic. Its been a long time since a book tugged at my emotions like this one did. The writing style is simplistic enough but full of detail and lets you understand each character in such a meaningful way. Towles delicately links this harsh moral code to the boys isolation. 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. 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. Your request may take a few days to process; we want to double check things before hitting the big red button. Something went wrong. I dont feel he was misunderstoodI believe his actions were loud and clear. Towles writing style is recognisable and I cant wait to finish this book as well as hope theres more books in the making! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2022. Born and raised in the Boston area, Amor Towles graduated from Yale College and received an MA in English from Stanford University. 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). Emmett also seems like a tragic character early on. Their journey will be far from smooth, with a succession of mishaps and pitfalls, but also some extraordinary encounters, and some delightful characters. Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023. : Try again. I can't wait for his next book. Please upload a .jpg or .png image that is under 25MB. Nathan Levinson Towles describes it as a countdown to the climax. Oh, what a book. The image caption on this article was amended on 18 November 2021. I found it to be a really wonderful book; light-hearted most of the way through with some really impactful character moments. Click above for unlimited listening to select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts. Duchess has had a far harder upbringing, and while he has his own moral code, it is markedly different in scope, and implementation, from that of Emmett. I adored Amor Towles's first two novels, and I savored every moment of this one. She will emerge as a powerful character in the book, driven by a fierce righteousness that has been provoked by finding herself constantly expected to look after men who scarcely even acknowledge her. But I suspect most readers will hope they end up that way. Superior! The Lincoln Highway: About the Book Click the image to expand A #1 New York Times Best Seller 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. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. . Publishers Weekly [A] playfully thought-provoking . In the novel The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles,18-year-old Emmett Watson is just out of a juvenile reform facility. The Lincoln Highwa y is a coming-of-age tale about the transition from teenager to adulthood. (I could keep going, but you get the point.) 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 all because of duchess, who is one of the most unenjoyable characters to read about in the history of books. [The Lincoln Highway] is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. My apologies. Founded in 1912, the Lincoln Highway Association was part of the early "Good Roads" movement to improve automobile roads in the United States. : Duchess, though likable and quick-witted, is hopelessly untrustworthy. This novel is a lovely journey that will appeal to readers of all ages and walks of life. I was hooked on this tale of adventure featuring two brothers, Emmett, just out of a prison/work camp, and Billy, his younger brother. Emmett Watson is the main character in the novel. The book was optioned by Lionsgate to be made into a feature film and its French translation received the 2012 Prix Fitzgerald. 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). Despite an almost total lack of sex, violence and foul language the book moves along at a compelling pace. 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 . More of less, its what theyd be doing whether they lived in Atlanta, Georgia, or Nome, Alaska. Please try again. 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. Please use a different way to share. About the author (2021) Amor Towles is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow. In that way, he reminds me of Nina, the precocious nine-year-old from A Gentleman in Moscow. And with Emmett, while he did not kill the bully on purpose back in Morgen, it does sound like he has anger issues and only Billy can get him to calm down. 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. Emmett and Billy are joined in their travels by Duchess and Woolly, two of Emmetts fellow inmates at Salinas. We apparently see a flash before Duchess dies that shows the brothers in California, Woolly alive, Sally with a child and Sister Sarah. The touches of homespun wisdom, typical of Towles, seemed quirkily sage in the Tolstoy-inspired A Gentleman in Moscow. Emmett hopes to load his little brother into his Studebaker and find a new life for them in Texas, but when two rambunctious former inmates show up, they throw a wrench in Emmett's . , Enhanced typesetting (I could keep going, but you get the point.) This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. Try again. Beyond the picaresque, there are deeper questions of justice here. VERY disappointing. . Select interests to personalize your profile and experience on Gates Notes. They want to have a cup of coffee and a piece of toast, put in their eight hours, and wrap up the day with a bottle of beer in front of the TV set. Please allow for 24 hours for the deactivation to fully process. 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. The Lincoln Highway is elegantly constructed and compulsively readable . 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. John Tamny is editor of . The imagination and the pictures in one's mind during the drive! Still catching up on books I finished this spring. It was a disappointment. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. It also made maneuvering across the country and navigating NYC seem extremely uncomplicated and easy for 1954. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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