The People on Platform 5

Utterly gorgeous. A proper good pick-me-up of a book * Ruth Jones *
Another totally original, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying book from Clare Pooley. Full of original characters and wisdom, I absolutely loved it * Katie Fforde *
A glorious triumph of a novel; warm, funny and moving, with an unforgettable cast of characters * Rosie Walsh *
Insightful, funny and full of warmth and relatable characters. A brilliant read * Sarah Morgan *
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 * Hazel Prior *
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 * Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year *
A joyous and uplifting story about unexpected friendships, and the chance connections that can change our lives * Debbie Johnson *
An uplifting and heart-warming book that champions friendship and community * Libby Page *
I loved meeting the people on platform 5 - a delightful story about connection and friendship in a disconnected world * Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot *
A 1st class journey. Just wonderful * Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy *
A magnificent, heart-warming novel celebrating the power of human connection - it's an absolute joy * Freya Sampson, author of The Last Library *
Uplifting, joyful & funny, yet also poignant, perceptive & clever * Tracy Rees *
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 * Eva Carter *
This book is bursting with the kindness of strangers, and I was bursting with hope by the end of it * Jenny Bayliss *
Clare Pooley isthe 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 * Phaedra Patrick *
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! * Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties *
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 * Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author *
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 * Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author *
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 * Mary Laura Philpott *
Clare Pooley has found a delightful way to bring home the point that we need each other * Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author *
Leaving you with that fuzzy feeling you want from a feel-good book * Woman & Home *
Entertaining and uplifting * Good Housekeeping *
Filled with delightful characters... this heart-warming book explores relationships and the dilemmas of everyday life * Candis *
Tackling many relevant issues, it's a heart-warming read * Heat *
Poignant, totally joyful, this is a great read * Fabulous *
A feel-good read, with great characters to care about, it takes current issues seriously but adds plenty of humour * Choice *
[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 * Woman's Weekly *
A feel-good tale about the power of real-life connections * Sun *
You can always rely on Pooley to deliver not just wonderful, lively characters but a story that leaves you feeling uplifted and hopeful * CultureFly *
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 * Good Housekeeping *