The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue

The Paris Express

Emma Donoghue

288 pages • first pub 2025 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Based on an 1895 disaster that went down in history when it was captured in a series of surreal, extraordinary photographs, The Paris Express is a propulsive novel set on a train packed with a fascinating cast of characters who hail from as close ...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 73 reviews

Moods

tense: 69%

informative: 41%

adventurous: 35%

reflective: 30%

mysterious: 28%

emotional: 20%

challenging: 12%

dark: 7%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 2%

Pace

24% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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