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The People on Platform 5

by Clare Pooley
The People on Platform 5
The People on Platform 5

Commuters' lives intertwine through unexpected life lessons.

If you've ever found yourself people-watching during your daily commute, "The People on Platform 5" could be a delightful read for you. Clare Pooley has a knack for capturing the nuances of human behavior, and with this novel, she invites you to imagine the lives and transformations of ordinary people you might encounter on the train. It's one of those stories that reminds us how interconnected we are and that everyone has a depth to them that's worth exploring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The People on Platform 5

by Clare Pooley
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ISBN: 9781804990971
Authors: Clare Pooley
Publisher: Random House UK
Date of Publication: 2023-03-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Romance
Related Topics: Contemporary Romance, Humor, Chick Lit
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 64349 readers)

Description

No one speaks to strangers on the train. What would happen if they did? Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work. As a seasoned commuter, she knows there are rules that everyone should follow: You must have a job to go to, don't consume hot food, always pack for any eventuality, and you must never speak to strangers on the train. Iona sees the same group of people each day - ones she makes assumptions about, gives nicknames to, but never ever talks to. But then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction. With nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don't match reality. But when Iona's life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most?
 

Commuters' lives intertwine through unexpected life lessons.

If you've ever found yourself people-watching during your daily commute, "The People on Platform 5" could be a delightful read for you. Clare Pooley has a knack for capturing the nuances of human behavior, and with this novel, she invites you to imagine the lives and transformations of ordinary people you might encounter on the train. It's one of those stories that reminds us how interconnected we are and that everyone has a depth to them that's worth exploring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.