pickAgatha,an author with a smash debut novel, is struggling to write her follow-up. Her husband gifts her a train ticket from Toronto to Montreal so she can write in peace. When the track breaks down part way through the journey and a fellow passenger dies, Agatha is less worried about her book and more about survival. An easy read with a decent twist. Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC.
Just got an email about this and I think I might be able to go! Two authors I love and an ARC on my “actually read soon” list 😻
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pickThe Paris Express, by Emma Donoghue (2025 🇨🇦)
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Premise: As the train implicated in the infamous 1895 Montparnasse train wreck rushes towards in doom, we meet a wide assortment of passengers and crew with their own motivations and problems.
Review: There‘s no doubt that this is a successful novel written by one of Canada‘s most reliable authors. But I found this disappointing, ⬇️
pickThis author has really gotten into the historical fiction and I'm here for it. She takes real people, adds in some extras, and imagines a real life situation as it could have been. Maybe. This is that famous early photo of the train engine that went off the platform.
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pickA pleasant read. Historical fiction about a train journey and the passengers on the trip. Don't know that I will remember it. 3 🌟
My kiddos found books at this one and we left some of Mommy‘s! This one is so special. The caregiver for this library made it for her mother who passed away. Her mother was going blind earlier in life and lost her sight completely in the end. She loved listening to audiobooks. This had bookmarks, stickers, glow sticks, and books for all ages. 🥰
pickLaced with suspense, this is based on a true story…the photo at the back of the book shows the aftermath of the event described. Donoghue tells the story from the perspective of multiple characters, before real and fictional characters, including an anarchist with a deadly plot in mind. And, the train engine is a character—don‘t worry, the train‘s perspective actually adds depth to the story. Fast read! #SebastianKitty #Zeke #Xander #CatsOfLitsy
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Based on a true event. The story was interesting but the large number of narrators made it challenging to follow. Even at the end I struggling to keep them straight.
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