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The Paris Express
Emma Donoghue
Publication Date: March 18th, 2025
HarperCollins Canada | HarperAvenue
288 Pages
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Genres: General Fiction | Historical Fiction | History
This story takes place in the late 19th century, on a train, no less. I loved reading about how life was back then, especially for women. Ms. Donoghue’s writing was amazing, as always, and the research was meticulous. The best part of the book is the character development. Martha and Blanche’s different backgrounds made for some tension, and their dialogue and inner thoughts kept me engaged throughout. I loved their interactions.
The descriptions of the train journey and the period are also well done, and Ms. Donoghue transported me to the era. The pacing was slow at times, but the plot and characters were intriguing. The resolution was mostly satisfying, if a tad anticlimactic. The Paris Express is a wonderfully written historical drama. It’s a solid read for fans of the author’s style (of which I am one) and readers of historical fiction.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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