Phillip Parker’s Reviews > A Gentleman in Moscow > Status Update

Less than 1/3 through the book, the party has instructed all wine bottles be rid of their labels and if ordering wine it is to be shite or red. The lead up to this between the count and the bishop is so quaint.
But the chapter ends .. On the 22/6/26, the count will drink to the 20 year anniversary of his sister’s death, then leave this mortal coil. I hope not I have 350 pages yet to read.

It’s a gentle read. Interesting in not knowing where this book is heading in such turbulent times.

Slow and enjoyable.

Not sure what to think of the book. I had read the Lincoln Highway and enjoyed it. It was different. This book was gifted to me In January 2026 and in late June 2026, I am on page 83. Reading gentleman in Moscow and enjoying it immensely. I. As m sticking with the book and please stick with me.

Intriguing , love the slow style of the story. The history , i.e the revolutionary party not standing the Count against the wall and shooting him. Instead sentenced to home detention that has been scaled down in prestige. Cute , quaint come to mind however not really the right words I am looking for.