Amor Towles
What’s inside
In ‘The Lincoln Highway’, Towles crafts a novel about an adventurous journey across 1950s America. Emmett Watson, recently released from a juvenile work farm, sets off with his brother and two friends, only to face unexpected detours.
You’ll Learn
- Experience the nostalgia of 1950s America
- Explore themes of fate, hope, and brotherhood
- Engage with richly drawn characters on a poignant journey
- Delight in Towles’ signature narrative elegance and detail
Key Points
- Emmett Watson’s Release and Dream
- Unexpected Companions on a Cross-Country Quest
- Encounters with America’s Past and Present
- Clashing Visions for the Future Amidst Friendship
- Challenges of Brotherhood and Loyalty
- The Metaphor of Journey and Destiny
Who’s it For
- Historical fiction enthusiasts
- Readers interested in mid-20th-century America
- Fans of road trip narratives
- Lovers of character-driven stories
About the author
Amor Towles is an acclaimed writer known for his historical fiction, including ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ and ‘Rules of Civility’.