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Table for Two: Fictions
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller
“A knockout collection. … Sharp-edged satire deceptively wrapped like a box of Neuhaus chocolates, Table for Two is a winner.” —The New York Times
“Superb … This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef’s main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times
Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.
The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.
In Towles’s novel Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves New York City in September 1938 with the intention of returning home to Indiana. But as her train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how Eve crafts a new future for herself—and others—in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of Los Angeles.
Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting fiction.
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Table for Two: Fictions
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gary –
When Amor Towles drops a new book, it’s an automatic buy in hardcover for me. Then, I take my time reading it, savoring every well thought out word, turn of phrase, and plot point. Towles books are always a slow read for me, never one that I rush through.
Table for Two is spectacularly well suited for a slow read, being a book of mostly short stories, with a novella at the end that is a sequel to Rules of Civility. And, what a perfect sequel it is. I need to go back for a reread of Rules, I don’t remember loving Evelyn as much as I do now that her story has evolved. I don’t typically enjoy books with women characters drawn by male authors, but Towles is a master, and portrays her perfectly. Eve travels cross country to LA, befriends and champions a young Olivia de Haviland, and the rest is just… well, magic.
There’s not a sour note in this book anywhere, and I’m sure I’ll be rereading it at some point down the road.
Seann Haver –
Well written with many surprises. No endings to the story, you made up your own. I’m not normally a fiction reader but I enjoyed these stories!
Elena –
Love Amor Towles style and word play, would only recommend it
Reader –
Amor Towles’ brilliance is mainly on view, with occasional jarring elements (the unnecessary detail of an elevator passenger pressing all the buttons, for example). The denouement of the novella is frenetic and tiresome, with an appended brief graceful final paragraph. The short stories are refreshingly varied, demonstrating Towles’ impressive imagination. Overall, this book is most definitely worth reading, and I enjoyed it. I’ve had enough of Eve, though. The title, “Table for Two” does NOT work, and is surprisingly off the mark.
magoman –
A pleasure to read. After the first 5 pages you understand that it will be a pleasure to read this book
millhall –
I wish I had Towles’ gift with language so that I could adequately express the pleasure that his writing brings. After reading just a few pages of “A gentleman in Moscow” I realised that this writer was special. In that book he conjured up a story from as unlikely a setting as it is possible to find. The book shone with his erudition, his knowledge of history, the arts and the finer things of life. A table for 2 replicates these skills, firstly with some intriguing short stories and then with a longer but still short novel based on “Eve” whom we first met in “Rules of Civility.” This time we can marvel at Towles’ in depth knowledge of Renaissance art but, once again, it is his ability to create believable characters in multiple different settings that really impresses. He can “hook” the reader within one page and this gift is remarkable.As an older man who has loved to read for many decades, it is now rare for me to find a book which I do not wish to end. A table for two is such a book.
Kindle Customer –
Wonderful collection of short stories and a novella. As always, fantastic writing and character development by Amor Towles. The novella, while a “sequel” to Rules of Civility, is an outstanding stand only story. But if you read Rules of Civility, you will love reading the continuation of Evelyn Ross’s story.
Susan –
Each short story has interesting and unexpected twists. They are all told with humor and an understanding of the vagaries of human nature. What a great pleasure to read them.
jennifer ritter –
The novella at the end dragged and was a bit to back and forth. The first part of the book had a rhythm which was easy to follow and gave satisfaction to the stories. The second part just winded too much
chip wyser –
Each independent short story has its own flavor, but all are eminently engaging. I was initially disappointed that this was not one novel, but 5 novellas. I was quickly disabused of that feeling as each story turned out to be written tightly, with a singularly unique plot, and enough twists to spin me around. I will read more from Amor Towles because of his imagination and way with words.
Christine –
Amor Towles writing is superb and each sentence is a joy to read. The unique characters he creates kept me reading late into the night- especially Evelyn Ross. This is a book I plan to read again. He is wonderful at creating story tableaus from all over the world and differing time-frames- I look forward to his next book!
Anil Viswanathan –
Loved it. Another typical Towles book. Reminded me of Once upon a time in Hollywood. Fascinating characters. Lyrical prose. Fun read.
Rob St. Clair –
A little tricky in the beginning, but once you’re into it – especially “Eve in Hollywood” – “Table for Two” won’t disappoint. From the author of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” Towles’s latest work is a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved characters, Evelyn Ross. Six short stories are based in New York City and then a final novella is set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how Eve Ross crafts a new future for herself – and others – in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of Los Angeles. Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Towles’s “Table for Two” is an enjoyable 5-star read.