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. This is why his interactions with his sister seemed to have a farewell component to it. Enter a new email. Excerpt. VERY disappointing. 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 for most people, it doesnt matter where they live. This is how I interpreted The Lincoln Highway ending. . It begins with him returning from a juvenile home, after spending time there because he . Superior! 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. 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 Ive reread it a couple times and I dont believe Emmett purposely killed Duchess. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It meandered through irrelevant and illogical anecdotes. If you havent read the novel yet, wait to visit this post until after you finished it. Another winner from the talent that is Mr Amor Towles . A Story of Family, Love, Hope and Adventure, Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. We apparently see a flash before Duchess dies that shows the brothers in California, Woolly alive, Sally with a child and Sister Sarah. (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. They have their scars and their demons and their eccentricities. There is no doubt that Amor Towles is the master storyteller who does not need the sensational twists or bold characters to tell a story. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022. : As for the ending there are many layers to the final part of the book. Stir and let simmer another ten minutes. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. The image caption on this article was amended on 18 November 2021. Please try again. I have read many reviews that contradict my review but at the end of the day it is my personal opinion and nothing else. 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. I know some feel that way but I just dont think that was the authors intention. 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). If Emmett didnt stop Duchess, Emmett believes that Duchess would again get in the way of their plans. Gates Notes may send a welcome note or other exclusive Insider mail from time to time. Eighteen-year-old Emmett is released from a juvenile detention. ***NOW AVAILABLE, ONE OF MY TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR***. You can read our policy on moderating comments. But if we make the wrong choices . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, he hero of Amor Towless previous novel, the multimillion-selling. The photo shows Salt Lake City, Utah, not Kansas City, Missouri, as an earlier version said due to an agency error. Woolly is from a privileged background, but has not found it easy to engage with life. His unsuccessful farmer father has died, debts mean their family farm has been foreclosed upon by the bank. Emmett has big reasons to leave the state, and a plan. VERY disappointing. 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. There is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. 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. The Lincoln Highway is elegantly constructed and compulsively readable . The Lincoln Highway is a coming-of-age tale about the transition from teenager to adulthood. T he main themes in The Lincoln Highway are unintended consequences, alienation and longing, and self-reliance. A master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America. Cancel online anytime. Deciding to make a fresh start, Emmett, and Billy plan to travel along the Lincoln Highway to California to locate their mother, who abandoned the family years earlier. 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. 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. 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. 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. Their pondering of this road trip will begin in medias res, swing back to the beginning before working toward the end, an end that will leave the reader feeling enlightened about the choices they make and the consequences of those choices. Nach Verffentlichungen in der Paris Review war Eine Frage der Hflichkeit sein erster Roman. He has the tragic flaw of anger: His juvenile detention was the result of punching (and inadvertently killing) a bully who was taunting him. Much to admire and enjoy. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. He returns from reform school to deal with the foreclosure of his fathers farm. He has a strong moral code, and is determined never again to place himself under a debt or obligation to anyone else. One of my new favorite storytellers is the writer Amor Towles. I havent completely finished it yet but I couldnt wait to share my thoughts! Much worse than death of Woolly - which was so sad and a tragedy but not shocking. An . But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel. 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. 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. The Lincoln Highway Overview. This novel is a lovely journey that will appeal to readers of all ages and walks of life. Very disappointed by death of Duchess. Please complete your account verification. Two teenagers pursue a stolen car in this folksy 50s-set novel from the author of A Gentleman in Moscow. First, was this Woollys plan all alongto commit suicide and leave his friends his inheritance? 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. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Try again. 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. . Towles delicately links this harsh moral code to the boys isolation. 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. Towles is not a one-trick pony. I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. And best of all, everyone will love itmen, women, young, old. 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. Like his other books, The Lincoln Highway contains strokes of elegance, a mesmerizing storyline, and a deep understanding of the human condition. The entire time I was reading it I kept wondering how the author was going to tie all of the loose ends together. : At the close of the book, Duchess dies, ostensibly due to his own short-sightedness and greed. 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. When they get up in the morning, theyre not looking to change the world. Please try again. I'm not 100% sure of Duchess' fate. Elsie The reverse order of chapters from 10-1 are the number of days the story takes place- from beginning to end. I found them to be a delight. Billy is earnest and erudite beyond his years, but with a very literal approach to life. This is a 10-star book in a five-star world. And Duchess sounds like a showman. 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. So Emmett will not get pushed around any longer and is willing to do whatever it takes to get him and Billy to safety. 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. 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. 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. Choo choo choo! 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. : We'd like your feedback. In 2019, I reviewed his book A Gentleman in Moscow, which was fantastic. 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. Towles lives in Manhattan withhis wife and two children. In no sense is this book a thriller and yet tension does exist as the end approaches. 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. The cowboy was thoroughly nasty and the violence to Ackerly was provoked - Ackerly treated those in his care callously. And best of all, everyone will love itmen, women, young, old. Thank you for being a Gates Notes Insider. 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 . Thanks. In "The Lincoln Highway" Towles follows three teenage boys and an 8-year-old as they travel along the Lincoln Highway from Morgen, Nebraska, to Manhattan in 1954. After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! Unable to add item to List. Extraordinary! permeated with light, wit, youth. , Jenna Bush Hager, Read with Jenna book club, and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America, in terms of setting, plot, and themes. . I am a fan of this author. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2021. Though dark shadows fall across its final chapters, the book is permeated with light, wit, youth . 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 . The Lincoln Highway .is a long and winding road, but one Towles's motley crew navigates with brains, heart and courage. (I could picture the car clearlymy dad had one too.) He picks California because it has 16 million people who need housing. 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 is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. The Lincoln Highway ultimately is weighed down by Towles's own excellent past, as do characters drawn that, while interesting, were frequently hard to believe. I didnt find the characters likable or the plot plausible. 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. . The Lincoln Highway Ending Explained. I hope that you'll join the conversation. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Particularly, Emmett and Billy. 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. I decided to try something different for my list of holiday books this year. Emmett and Billy come alive in the first chapters but then seem to fall away and become far less believable. Each of the main characters are at a crossroads of sorts and in a way, the Lincoln Highway serves as a getaway from their current, somewhat bleak situation. Excellent writer. This is my personal blog, where I share about the people I meet, the books I'm reading, and what I'm learning. Amor Towles hat in Yale und Stanford studiert. 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. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles From HUCKLEBERRY FINN to ON THE ROAD, the road novel has a long and vibrant pedigree in American literature. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. Emmett and Billy come alive in the first chapters but then seem to fall away and become far less believable. . 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. At the beginning of the story, when Billys brother, Emmett, returns home after 15 months of juvenile detention, Billy comes across as a sweet but hapless dreamer who has survived by escaping into adventure stories. 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. Five stars. The 3 star plot was saved by the story telling. While Duchess probably thought of himself as a hero, he was the villain, in the end. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. is reason to rejoice for Towless millions of fans, who made his first two novels, might just be one of the best novels of this decade, which is a feat considering. Please try your request again later. . The inventor of Lincoln Highway. And its a road trip!! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sometimes their dreams are aligned but often they are not. Emmett Watson is the main character in the novel. Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023. We dont know if she and Emmett fall in love; Towles doesnt give his story such a tidy narrative. 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. This book had a promising beginning when 18 year old Emmett Watson returns from serving time for involuntary manslaughter. Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, , Bill Gates and Barack Obamaas a Best Book of the Year, Wise and wildly entertaining . . Duchess, though likable and quick-witted, is hopelessly untrustworthy. Excellent Customer Feedback. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. He is amazingly clever and resilient. Like the intercontinental route that it is named for, is long and filled with intriguing detours. 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. At times I wondered if this really was a myth or fantasy. But Emmett is concerned that Duchess will try and find them. I finished it but hope Mr Towels writes a bit more upbeat on his next novel. When the full extent of Duchesss callousness is revealed, it comes as a shock. 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). The character of Woolly will remain with me. A Literary Work of Genius--Extraordinary Plot and Unforgettable Cast of Characters, Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. I found them to be a delight. Martha's sister. History [and] adventure collide in The Lincoln Highway . So the shift in tone during the climax to the ending was pretty shocking. Towles writing style is recognisable and I cant wait to finish this book as well as hope theres more books in the making! In 2019, I reviewed his book A Gentleman in Moscow, which was fantastic. 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. Living in the big city, rushing around amid all that hammering and clamoring, the events of life can begin to seem random. He returns from reform school to deal with the foreclosure of his fathers farm. 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 was a problem loading your book clubs. when we look through his lens we see that this brief interstice teems with stories, grand as legends. Utterly enchanting, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2021. Their Plans are thwarted by the appearance of two friends who cause a major disruption which leads to multiple detours on the journey. a month after 30 days. 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. Oh, What a Book! His second novel, A Gentleman in Moscow, published in 2016, was also a New York Times bestseller and was ranked as one of the best books of 2016 by the Chicago Tribune, the Miami Herald, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the St. Louis Dispatch, and NPR. Their journey will be far from smooth, with a succession of mishaps and pitfalls, but also some extraordinary encounters, and some delightful characters. Billy dreams of traveling the transcontinental Lincoln Highway as their mother had when she left them when they were younger. 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. Additionally, some campaigns and content may only be available to users in certain areas. I know the year is still young but I wont be surprised this masterful novel will be my fave 2022 read. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection yours to keep (you'll use your first credit now). The two boys are alone, but have each other. Founded in 1912, the Lincoln Highway Association was part of the early "Good Roads" movement to improve automobile roads in the United States. . 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. How else would he know where to drive to in New York City? Reading the story from Duchess first-person perspective caused the reader to try to sympathize with him but soon it became apparent that not only was he a liar but hes also a dangerous person. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in Manhattan. Each of these young men is chasing his dreams, but their pastswhether violent or sadare never far behind. A madcap adventure story, a fantastical story set in the fifties, a story about retribution, forgiveness missed connections, and peopled with some outstanding characters. A literary work of genius! Towles is a supreme storyteller, and this one-of-a-kind kind of novel isn't to be missed. Despite an almost total lack of sex, violence and foul language the book moves along at a compelling pace. Loved Billy and how the author used him as a guiding light throughout the novel. When you arent actually reading the book, youll be worrying about the characters, so you might as well stay in your chair and keep reading.. Emmett and Billy come alive in the first chapters but then seem to fall away and become far less believable. Amor Towles is the author of New York Times bestsellers RULES OF CIVILITY and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023. . How should I describe it? , Page numbers source ISBN There is a smattering of philosophy, a touch of Greek mythology and Shakespeare is not forgotten. The touches of homespun wisdom, typical of Towles, seemed quirkily sage in the Tolstoy-inspired A Gentleman in Moscow. "The Lincoln Highway is a road novel that celebrates the mythos of an era via a cross-country highway . Please try again. 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? It scared me. "I guess you haven't had your adventure yet," 18-year-old Emmett Watson tells his 8-year-old brother, Billy, who responds, "I think we're on it now." He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. And in this book the last day in the book is the first day of summer! Emmett and Duchess scuffle, and Emmett knocks Duchess out. He decides to leave Nebraska and drive to California with his younger brother Billy for a fresh start. Thats the sound of my disappointment train which suddenly left the town. Enthralling and life affirming with some epic qualities to the storytelling and characterisation. He takes inspiration from famous heros journeys, including, . >! The actors who lend their voices to the narrative are amazing. The Priest. A literary work of genius! holy cow. Readers [.] This is their chance to leave behind Nebraska and its bad memories and try out California. Oh, What a Book! I've just finished reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Brilliant storytelling! I was enchanted by this novel, not least by the way it so comprehensively dodges any attempt to consign it to a particular genre. The historical content, the personalities, the solutions to problems, the joy of the ride! . Towles is like no other author I know. Their old life has certainly featured many tribulations. This is how I perceive the author's intent for all his characters. . Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. 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. , File size An interesting read full of well developed young characters in search of a new start, miles from their past lives. But his autobiography still surprised me. For his latest, Towles has looked to the open road. A literary work of genius! Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Emmett finds Woolly dead in his bed from a suicide. It almost doesnt matter what time or place he decides to write about. Please try again. If you'd like me to review your book, contact me! The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental highway in the United States and one of the first highways designed expressly for automobiles. and filled with digressions, magic tricks, sorry sagas, retributions, and the messy business of balancing accounts."NPR.org The Patron Saint of Travelers. I definitely finished Lincoln Highway hoping that Towles is busy writing his next novel. Having worked as an investment professional in Manhattan for over twenty years, he now devotes himself fulltime to writing. A wonderful novel - part road-trip, part coming-of-age story. Billy's neighbor. It didn't launch a catchy song, a television series or. Please allow for 24 hours for the deactivation to fully process. Once again, I was wowed by Towles's writingespecially because The Lincoln Highway is so different from A Gentleman in Moscow in terms of setting, plot, and themes . After having read A gentleman in Moscow, I knew I had to buy The Lincoln Highway! 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. The two novels have collectively sold more than four million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. 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. Sally's church mate. . 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. Sally turns out to be a bold and wise charactershe bristles at the strictures placed on women in 1950s America and has what it takes to overcome them. 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? The lives of the four males become so entwined and all of them are taken on a different journey and in a direction that has some devastating consequences. The pace is fast and writing concise, making it a digestible read whether in bed or at a . This section attempts to have the ending explained of The Lincoln Highway. A literary work of genius! Here is my 2022 Pulitzer list - please come and vote for your favorite. 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