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The People on Platform 5

By: Clare Pooley
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Brought to you by Penguin.

From the bestselling author of The Authenticity Project comes a brand-new uplifting and feel-good novel that everyone is falling in love with...

Nobody speaks to strangers on the train. But what would happen if they did?

Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work. Every day, she sees the same people and makes assumptions about them, 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. 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?

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I absolutely loved this book. Narration was on point too - it was a hidden gem I was pleased to have come across.

Loved this Book

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Not much to dislike about this sweet book. The narrator was wonderful and the character development made me really engage with the story. Having an Iona in my life would certainly make it interesting!!

Loved the characters and getting to know them

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Clare Pooley has a way of bringing characters to life that makes you not only believe in them, but to love them. Uniting people of different ages, cultures and backgrounds to break down stereotypes and show the strength we share in community; celebrating kindness, acceptance, our differences and individuality. Beautiful.

A train to happiness.

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I loved this book. It’s feel good but definitely not boring or predictable. Great narrative.

Loved it

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A book about everyday ppl, their stories and difficulties and the capacity for friendship, human kindness and how caring about others, investing in and being interested in ppl can be huge. Safety in numbers and collective success

A feel good story of ordinary ppl

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Entertaining, hilarious, and feel good. A great pick me up and a rewarding ending. I would recommend to a friend.

A feel good book that made me feel like I was hanging out with my friends

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Such a captivating and refreshingly different novel! I didn’t want to stop reading about the hotch-pitch of characters thrown together in this wonderful tale. More please?!

An absolute delight!

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A beautiful and captivating story full of loveable characters. Brilliant narration. Couldn’t put it down!

Wonderful!

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I didn't like how it was so slow at the start but as things went along I started really enjoying myself and I felt really encouraged and inspired to be who I want to be in Christ Jesus.

Facts of life

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This is such a heartwarming book. The Iona, Piers, Emmie, Sanjay, Martha, David and Jake are such likeable characters and the banter at times with their fellow passengers made me laugh out loud.

Loved this book

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