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The Lincoln Highway

By: Amor Towles
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Marin Ireland, Dion Graham
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The best-selling 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, 18-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served 15 months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California where they can start their lives anew. 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. 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 direction - to the city of New York.

Spanning just 10 days and told from multiple points of view, Towles' 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.

©2021 Amor Towles (P)2021 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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A truly unusual book, so clever, such detail and characterisation, believable all the way through

Unputdownable

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I loved this book. I didn’t expect to, it’s a sort of “road” book. And mostly male characters.

But, the characters are so well written and it’s incredibly easy to listen to. It’s so beautiful I listened to quite a few of the passages more than once.

Masterpiece

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Really enjoyed listening to all the characters tell their stories…..well written and intriguing….some very funny lines….some sadness.
Stick with it…it’s worth it.

Loved this book!

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It took me a bit to get into it, especially with all the different names… but then, WOW! Very entertaining , wonderful narrating.

Totally recommended!

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Great story arc with appealing and engaging characters & very well written. Highly recommended reading. Beautifully read audio too.

Excellent

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I loved the story and especially the protagonist ! Each character with their own stories, personalities and views of the world.

Gripping story

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Any of Amor Towls books are a joy to listen to. Not one of these outstanding books will leave yoi disappointed.

Outstanding Book.

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A fabulous listen , amazing storyline, really great characters and the narration was absolutely top notch..

Hopefully there will be sequel & we get more of the Lincoln Highway and carry on the journey with all the characters..

Just, brilliant and highly recommended!!

Absolutely fantastic Listen

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What a fantastic tale, Odysseus reimagined in a fable of everyday American heroes and villains. Wonderful.

Amor Towles is unique. Unbounded imagination, perfect exposition.

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I loved this book with all my heart. The character development, relatable dynamics and beautiful narration made me feel like I was part of the story. Perhaps not the most thrilling book ever written but a fabulous portrayal of people and friendship.

I loved it

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