The Lincoln Highway
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Why people are buying it
Amor Towles' "The Lincoln Highway" follows 18‑year‑old Emmett Watson on a cross‑country journey in 1950s America, weaving together a cast of vivid characters and themes of destiny and friendship. The novel blends historical detail with a fast‑paced, road‑trip narrative that has earned critical acclaim.
What it does well
- Rich, character‑driven storytelling
- Evocative 1950s setting
- Engaging, multi‑threaded plot
- Highly praised by critics
What to weigh
- Length may be daunting for casual readers
- Some subplots feel meandering
Specifications
| Author | Amor Towles |
| Publisher | Penguin Press |
| Publication Date | October 2021 |
| Pages | 560 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593298295 |
| Format | Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook |
| Language | English |
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How it compares
| Product | Author | Pages | Publication Date | Genre | Avg. Rating (Goodreads) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles | 560 | 2021 | Historical Fiction/Adventure | 4.3/5 |
| A Gentleman in Moscow | Amor Towles | 462 | 2016 | Historical Fiction | 4.4/5 |
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 448 | 2015 | Historical Fiction | 4.6/5 |
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