Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting
A Novel
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Narrateur(s):
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Clare Corbett
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Auteur(s):
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Clare Pooley
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Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It’s a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.
Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu.
Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do.
Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver.
This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you—and even more about yourself.
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Ce que les critiques en disent
“A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth.”
—Kirkus
“Why don't I ever meet people this delightful on a train? 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. Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting is a warm, fun pick-me-up of a book.” —Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of I Miss You When I Blink and Bomb Shelter
“Pooley's grasp on the constraints and longings of the human condition proves immensely entertaining. Readers will be charmed by this uplifting, hopeful story rife with tender insights. Traveling with Iona Iverson is a literary journey well worth taking!” —Shelf Awareness
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- Christa Unruh
- 2022-08-06
Took a bit to warm up but I loved it
I truly enjoy stories of peoples lives that are full of depth and meaning. The characters in the book start out flat and stereotypical but as you get to know them and their depths is blossoms into a beautiful story of hardship, loss, but also the beauty of community and friendship. It’s such a great reminder of our need to each other to get through this life.
Definitely recommend
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- Kindle Customer
- 2024-03-25
Fabulous
I love Clare Poolley’s work! I can’t wait for more, she makes me laugh, cry and I can’t seem to put the novel down.
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- Katrina
- 2024-11-14
Relatable
Enjoy how Clare writes. Realism mixed with whimsy. Really relatable, sweet story. I will continue reading her others!
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