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The People on Platform 5
The People on Platform 5 | Clare Pooley
10 posts | 6 read | 6 to read
Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It's a rule. But what would happen if they did? Every day Iona Iverson travels to work by train. Every day she sees the same people, making assumptions about them, and even giving them nicknames. But they never speak. Obviously. Then one morning, Smart-But-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Sanjay, a nurse, steps up to help and saves his life. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people, with almost nothing in common except their commute, discover that talking to strangers on the train might be uncomfortable and awkward, but it can challenge all of their assumptions and prejudices, and could even transform their life.
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rwmg
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When one of them gets a grape stuck in his throat and nearly dies till a nurse comes to his aid, a group of commuters actually start talking to each other, which has a ripple effect across their lives.

Pleasant fun while it lasted but it's not going to stick in my memory.

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rwmg
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TheEllieMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

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rachaich
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Mehso-so

As expected, predictable and sweet but still fulfilled its role.
There were a couple of excerpts that were not as if assumed and they kind of kept it not too silly.
But perfect for a holiday, feel good, duvet day kinda book!

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rachaich
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Sent to me by a dear friend for our November book club.
Not one id choose but happy to try...

rachaich @RebelReader was that a USA version? 2y
RebelReader @rachaich Yes it was. Are you in the UK? 2y
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Hedon
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Going through some annoyances in life at the moment, so after reading 2 horror stories, both good btw, I needed some positive light vibes. So far this book is delivering. Listening to it on my walks and reading it when at home. Sunsets are great this time of year.

BethM Lovely pic! Hang in there! 2y
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Panpan

46/22 It‘s telling that I had to immediately detox from the sweetness of this book with something darker (thank you Gillian Flynn). It was just to nice. Even really challenging subjects such as cancer and abusive relationships were covered in pixie dust. I also had serious problems with the character voices which all sounded alike and I assume like the author. She also wrote about a 57 year old as though she was 87. Just not for me at all!

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emmaturi
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I am nearly finished and it's a good one, I like how they all meet on a London train.

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VanessaCW
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This is a wonderful, uplifting story with some fabulous characters. I found it a real page turner. I was so immersed in these people‘s lives, they felt remarkably real. I loved the setting of the train, there were vibes of Agatha Christie but without the murder! It‘s beautifully written with plenty of humour. An all round engaging, delightful and easy read about the power of friendship. I absolutely loved it! #Pigeonhole

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