The People on Platform 5
A feel-good and uplifting read with unforgettable characters from the bestselling author of The Authenticity Project
$24.39
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
22 August 2023
Summary
No one writes about community and unexpected friendships like Clare Pooley. Joyful and heart-warming, this is the perfect book-club read.
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
- You must never speak to strangers on the train
Iona sees the same gr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804990971 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804990973 |
| Author: | Clare Pooley |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 22 August 2023 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
Utterly gorgeous. A proper good pick-me-up of a book * Ruth Jones *Another totally original, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying book from Clare Pooley. Full of original characters and wisdom, I absolutely loved it * Katie Fforde *A glorious triumph of a novel; warm, funny and moving, with an unforgettable cast of characters * Rosie Walsh *Insightful, funny and full of warmth and relatable characters. A brilliant read * Sarah Morgan *A gloriously entertaining and completely addictive read. The People on Platform 5 will be sure to steal your heart. Clare Pooley’s writing is astute, wickedly funny, clever and charming. I adore this book * Hazel Prior *This book tackles so many interesting themes, all with Clare’s trademark humour, wonderful writing, and vibrant, loveable characters - Feel-good fiction at its best. It almost made me miss the commute * Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year *A joyous and uplifting story about unexpected friendships, and the chance connections that can change our lives * Debbie Johnson *An uplifting and heart-warming book that champions friendship and community * Libby Page *I loved meeting the people on platform 5 - a delightful story about connection and friendship in a disconnected world * Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot *A 1st class journey. Just wonderful * Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy *
About The Author
Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge and spent twenty years in advertising before becoming a full-time writer. Clare’s memoir, The Sober Diaries, has helped thousands of people around the world to quit drinking. The Authenticity Project, Clare’s debut novel, was a BBC Radio 2 bookclub pick, a New York Times bestseller, the winner of the RNA debut novel award and a Babelio award. It’s been translated into 29 languages. The People on Platform 5 is Clare’s second novel, inspired by her fascination with inventing stories about her fellow passengers on her commute to work. Clare lives in Fulham, London with her husband, three children and two border terriers.
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