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October 2025 Spotlight
The Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles
October 2025
64 members attended
A captivating adventure following four boys on an unexpected journey across 1950s America.
Discussion Summary
October brought us on a road trip through 1950s America with Amor Towles' masterful storytelling. The group was captivated by the multiple perspectives and the themes of fate, choice, and the American spirit. We spent considerable time discussing each character's motivations and moral compass.
Discussion Highlights
- Character analysis of each protagonist
- Discussion on the narrative structure
- Exploration of 1950s American history
- Comparison with A Gentleman in Moscow
About the Author
Amor Towles is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages.