The Lincoln Highway By Amor Towles
In Brief
In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett returns home to his younger brother Billy after serving fifteen months in a juvenile facility for involuntary manslaughter. They are getting ready to leave their old life behind and head out to sunny California.
But they're not alone. Two runaways from the youth work farm, Duchess and Wolly, have followed Emmett all the way to Nebraska with a plan of their own, one that will take the four of them on an unexpected and fateful journey in the opposite direction - to New York City.
| 1. Rating | 8.25 out of 10 |
| 2. Recommended | Several people said they would recommend the book to friends |
| 3. Audience | The book would suit all age groups. It might attract a younger male audience in particular. There was an underlying coming of age theme. |
| 4. Type of Read | The book was an easy read, but it was thought provoking. Its paced increased as the book progressed. It was an insight into the moral compass of each of the main characters. |
| 5. Quality of Author | Some people would read other books by this author, as they had received better reviews; in particular "A Gentlemen in Moscow" |