Reviews

The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley

lesliemcandrews's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

noramia's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

raisinreads's review against another edition

lighthearted

3.5

This was a cute concept

rachaelsreads's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

heatherfielding's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

mybookishreverie's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

melissa123j's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 starts rounded up. Cute for what it is. Not that original or subtle, but a nice, light palate cleanser for me.

katreadsalot's review against another edition

5.0

This was a lovely, heartwarming story about a group of strangers who become friends on their commute. Iona was such a breath of fresh air - such a character! This story ran the gamut from being troubling, sweet, romantic, and touching. I enjoyed every minute of it.

kikisbooks_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

kerryanna2709's review against another edition

4.0

I read this straight after reading Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, which I also gave 4 stars to. It's about as different a book as you can get - it's warm, cosy, relatable, and gives an image of the way we probably all wish our commute could be. All of the characters are wonderfully quirky and you know pretty much exactly what will happen at the end from the moment you start the book. If you want a book that is the equivalent of pulling on a warm and favourite jumper, snuggling under a blanket with a mug of tea and a pile of biscuits then this is it.