I couldn’t put this one down. I loved the cozy Wes Anderson vibes, the charming and confident Count, and the big cast of characters. There was a good blend of story with history about the Russian Revolution and its aftermath. I learned a lot while being engrossed in the world of the hotel. I hesitated to read this one for a long time, because I was afraid it would be too slow for me. It did move kind of slowly, as it covered decades of the Count’s life, but there were so many fun characters and subplots that it ended up being a page turner. I’m excited for the limited TV series coming soon to Paramount+ with Ewan McGregor as the Count. I think he’s perfectly cast, and I’m looking forward to seeing how they adapt the story!