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A New York Times Bestseller
“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
“The book spans the 20th century, bringing characters into tableaus of deceit and desire. Beneath his coifed prose Towles is a master of the shiv, the bait and switch; we see the flash of light before the shock wave strikes, often in the final sentence. . . . Table for Two delivers the kick of a martini served in the Polo Lounge.” – The New York Times Book Review
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. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how one of Towles’s most beloved characters, the indomitable Evelyn Ross from Rules of Civility, crafts a new future for herself—and others—in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of 1930s 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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Penguin Books
Publication date : April 8, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593296397
ISBN-13 : 978-0593296394
Item Weight : 12.9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.51 x 0.91 x 8.37 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #9,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Short Stories (Books) #40 in 20th Century Historical Fiction (Books) #223 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this collection of short stories riveting as they unfold, with Towles showcasing his unique style and sublime writing. The book features highly nuanced characters that develop quickly, and customers enjoy the crackling mystery/caper plots that keep them intrigued. They appreciate the author’s incredible facility with language, and one customer describes it as a fascinating trip through the Hollywood of yesterday.
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