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precious_a369's review
slow-paced
2.75
The information about trains would have been more enjoyable without the moralising of the author about how bad society today is
nickeal1's review
4.0
Really enjoyable subject matter. Well written and entertaining. Now want to experience the journeys personally.
schopflin's review
5.0
Most books about trains (Wolmar excepted) are either lightweight nostalgic or heavy and detailed. This goes into the first category but is so much better than others of its ilk - it's well-written and funny and manages a beautiful balance between history and travelogue. A deeply calming book to read without being substanceless or twee.
gautamsing's review
5.0
Loved this book. The evocation of Britain through the train journeys was wonderful.
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