Rules of Civility

It would not surprise me in the least to see Rules of Civility make into a Hollywood movie. From the first sentence of the Preface to the final paragraph of the Epilogue, this breakout novel by Amor Towles delivers a captivating story of friendship, insight gained and loves lost.


In looking at the dust jacket it is easy to determine that story is set in 1937, but the real gem of the book is the backdrop of New York and the attention to details this novel so effortlessness provides.  The story is provided to us by Katey (now in her mid life), as she recalls a time she worked as an 'office girl' in a secretarial pool in Manhattan.  


I have not been so drawn into a story since I read Years of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, early last year. 

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