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  • By: Clare Pooley
  • Narrated by: Clare Corbett
  • Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (517 ratings)

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Summary

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?

©2022 Clare Pooley (P)2022 Penguin Audio

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Enjoyable

Great read so totally enjoyable, got caught up listening and into the stories l forgot time

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Easy read for summer

Great characters which Claire Pooley expertly makes you root for because of their failings.
Gentle read ideal for the beach.
Excellent narration by Clare Corbett.

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Best book this year !

Absolutely adored this book .
Love Claire Pooley and can’t wait for her next book.
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Cheesy but Lovely.

A fabulous easy listen and even maybe a little predictable. Who doesn’t need some cheese in their life?

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An enjoyable listen

These multiple character lead books often leave me confused and frustrated. This one was well narrated and I enjoyed the reading

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Great Characters

Very enjoyable read. A heartwarming story with characters you don’t want to leave behind. Would recommend.

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Excellently narrated

Lovely interweaving of lives. Covers some serious topics without it becoming really heavy. The narration was very good.

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Real characters, a twist on the experiences of everyday life, great story.

Characters were enjoyable and great to follow. They represent those we meet in everyday life and with each character and their challenges told through a wider story formed around a group that travel by train. A book (audio version) that made my journey to work a pleasant one.

Anxieties and bullying, self confidence, loathing, relationships, mental health and challenges, all addressed very well and slotted into the story in a clever and balanced way.

Thoroughly enjoyable. An easy read and listen. Looking forward to more from the same author.

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Heartwarming

Complex enough to keep your interest but pure pleasure as a read, recommend for an easy read

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A gem in the audible world

This is a very easy listening story and the characters become your friends. It actually made me laugh out loud in places too. Sometimes you feel like you can go ages without laughing out loud so it’s one of the reasons I’ve taken it to my heart.

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