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The Paris Express

By: Emma Donoghue
Narrated by: Justin Avoth
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

From the bestselling and “soul-stirring” (Oprah Daily) author of Room, a sweeping historical “nail-biter” (People) of a novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station.

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 as Brittany and as far as Russia, Ireland, Algeria, Pennsylvania, and Cambodia. Members of parliament hurry back to Paris to vote; a medical student suspects a girl may be dying; a secretary tries to convince her boss of the potential of moving pictures; two of the train’s crew build a life away from their wives; a young anarchist makes a terrifying plan, and much more.

From an author whose “writing is superb alchemy” (Audrey Niffenegger, New York Times bestselling author), The Paris Express is an evocative masterpiece that effortlessly captures the politics, glamour, chaos, and speed that marked the end of the 19th century.

©2025 Emma Donoghue (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio Genre Fiction Historical Fiction World Literature
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Wow, yet another masterpiece from an amazing seasoned writer. I am always fascinated with the topics that Emma Donoghue chooses to write about. And the most important for me is the author's note at the end of the book, :), where you always learn something new!
Such an enjoyable read!

Great character building, great plot and a mastery of language

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Loved the reader. Story was engaging and interesting. I knew nothing of this incident so the tension was effective.

Good story

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This book was riveting, heightened by the truly exceptional performance of the narrator. I started it in the late afternoon and ended up staying awake until it was finished. Highly recommended.

Outstanding narrator

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One of the most boring books I have ever read. Not one character was interesting.

Boring

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I wanted to like this, but it was boring and blah. I fell asleep listening to it and had no desire to go back and hear the parts I missed. The narration was just OK.

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