The People on Platform 5

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Utterly gorgeous. A proper good pick-me-up of a book An uplifting and heart-warming book that champions friendship and community This utterly joyful novel takes you on an unforgettable journey with characters you wish you could meet in real life... I loved The People on Platform 5 even more than The Authenticity Project - it's glorious Uplifting, joyful & funny, yet also poignant, perceptive & clever You can always rely on Pooley to deliver not just wonderful, lively characters but a story that leaves you feeling uplifted and hopeful Heartwarming, funny, a delicious dive into the profound and ridiculous modern world in which we live. Clare Pooley reminds us why we need each other Pooley delivers not only acerbic, enchanting Iona but a compelling, tangled cast of quirky, complicated characters so engaging, it's enough to make you miss crowded commuter trains This feel-good ensemble story will bring joy to readers who loved Anxious People and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine-not to mention fans of quirky London-set fare such as Ted Lasso...a warm, fun pick-me-up of a book Clare Pooley has found a delightful way to bring home the point that we need each other Leaving you with that fuzzy feeling you want from a feel-good book Entertaining and uplifting Filled with delightful characters... this heart-warming book explores relationships and the dilemmas of everyday life Tackling many relevant issues, it's a heart-warming read Poignant, totally joyful, this is a great read [It leaves] the reader with that fuzzy feeling you want from a feel-good book. Fans of her previous hit, The Authenticity Project, will not be disappointed A feel-good tale about the power of real-life connections I loved meeting the people on platform 5 - a delightful story about connection and friendship in a disconnected world 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 A 1st class journey. Just wonderful A glorious triumph of a novel; warm, funny and moving, with an unforgettable cast of characters Insightful, funny and full of warmth and relatable characters. A brilliant read 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 A joyous and uplifting story about unexpected friendships, and the chance connections that can change our lives A magnificent, heart-warming novel celebrating the power of human connection - it's an absolute joy This book is bursting with the kindness of strangers, and I was bursting with hope by the end of it Clare Pooley is the queen of feel-good fiction. She takes relatable situations and characters and somehow makes them magical. The People of Platform 5 is funny, tender and true-to-life while also being thought-provoking. It was magnificent and a joy to read The People on Platform 5 is nothing short of sheer and utter delight. It presents the best of humanity - the sweet and bashful kindness and generosity that lives in all of us. I can't think of a more joyful book! Another totally original, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying book from Clare Pooley. Full of original characters and wisdom, I absolutely loved it A feel-good read, with great characters to care about, it takes current issues seriously but adds plenty of humour A celebration of multi-generational friendships and human resilience – and a lesson in not jumping to assumptions…There are laugh-out-loud moments and poignant ones too…it really brightened my day Expand reviews