I recommend this finely written novel by Amor Towles. The subject seems especially apropos for these pandemic times. The book tells the story of a young Russian count who is sentenced at the beginning of the Revolution to a lifetime of "house" arrest at the luxury Metropol Hotel in central Moscow.
The hotel is a community in itself, and the Count manages to live a long, rich life without ever leaving the front door. Moved from his suite to a small attic room, he never complains once about his lost freedom and wealth. Well, it beats the firing squad.
Educated, cultured and sophisticated, he finds work as a headwaiter in the hotel's luxury restaurant. He also raises an abandoned little girl, who becomes a concert pianist. A great book for history buffs who might feel guilty about reading fiction. (Not me.)
Have a good weekend.
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