A review by pinkrain718
253 by Geoff Ryman

3.0

This book was recommended by the podcast Books on the Nightstand and my thoughtful roommate picked it up for me whilst studying abroad in Ireland. I was so very excited about this book, it sounded like something I'd never read before. And I'm wondering if that is why I still can't wrap my head around it! The premise is interesting indeed. Each page is devoted to 1 of the 253 passengers on the train, traveling to a London Tube stop. It allowed the Nosy Nellie in me to hear the inner-most thoughts of a multitude of passengers and I thoroughly enjoyed that. Interestingly enough, a plot developed, even with the unusual format of the book. It was a fun read but the end left me wanting something. What that something is, I'm not quite sure, but I was expecting something more from the end after devoting so much time to all 253 passengers. I must confess I hated the footnotes included and often did not read them. Interesting read, I would gladly share the book!