Reviews

The Last Train to London, by Meg Waite Clayton

livnewman's review

dark emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this fictional retelling of the little-known kindertransports from Europe to London on the eve of WWII. Clayton has done exceptional research for this novel, but it never feels heavy handed. The characters shine, and it has the feel of a slow burn thriller, made all the more alarming because, of course, these horrors are real.

lolabella's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

meetyournextbook's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

amr215's review against another edition

informative tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.25

annie77's review

emotional informative inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bananax's review against another edition

5.0

I can't shut my brain from imaging a day in Austria where I write plays and explore through an unauthorized underground with a mathematician than will later be my lover then the war separates us. I read The Last Train to London, I realised A LOT. One is that a mustached man divided families, marriage and friendship. But somehow, the war also made humankind understand how ideals do not matter anymore, but to simply survive. To simply see the glimpse of your beloved. Two, the story of Truus is a forgotten act of heroism. I have to admit, I don't know who is Wijsmiller before I read this book. Last but not the least, Stephan and Zofie threw a massive bomb in my head saying "YOU LACK AFFECTION, YOU OLD FOOL!!!" in the end, like every other historical fiction book. It leaves me wanting more.

jayanktyagi's review

5.0

A truly fantastic book. One of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading and very incredibly well written, it was truly heart wrenching.

brin3543's review against another edition

I tried the audiobook and just could not follow along to the narrator. Might try a different version of this book

joannelw's review

1.0

Dit boek kon mijn aandacht niet vasthouden! Het sprong van de hak op de tak en ik kon geen 'lijntje' tussen de personages vinden. Daardoor vond ik het moeilijk te volgen.

mm22's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25