Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

A Novel

De: Clare Pooley

Narrado por: Clare Corbett

Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It’s a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.

Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu.

Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do.

Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver.

This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you—and even more about yourself.

©2022 Clare Pooley (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth.”
—Kirkus

“Why don't I ever meet people this delightful on a train? 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. Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting is a warm, fun pick-me-up of a book.” —Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of I Miss You When I Blink and Bomb Shelter

“Pooley's grasp on the constraints and longings of the human condition proves immensely entertaining. Readers will be charmed by this uplifting, hopeful story rife with tender insights. Traveling with Iona Iverson is a literary journey well worth taking!” —Shelf Awareness

A wonderful satisfying humorous book!

I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed this book! Claire’s writing is witty and sharp. Her characters are well developed and you care about everyone of them. The storyline continues to unfold to encompass and connect everyone. I was sorry when the story ended.

Uplifting Read in a Lonely World

I most enjoyed this novel. The characters are well developed and colorful, and I truly loved the humor and the fun literary references. ( Emily Dickinson Shakespeare, etc) This work shows us that with a little effort and kindness, one can build a sense of community. This is so refreshing in a world plagued by isolation and loneliness.

Perfect Story with Humor & Happy Ending

What a delightful feel-good story of unlikely friendships and romance, and the narrator was perfect.

Cute Story and Wonderful Narration

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this terrific audiobook! Highly recommend this for a good read.

So much fun!

The language was luxuriously playful and the characters were delightful.
Although it was rom-com predictable it was a fun ride!

Made me laugh and cry. Great story again!

Wonderful
Book on similar lines to her others but extremely well written. Wish they had more of her books on audible!

Contemporary without being preachy

I loved the story, the flow and while things ended in a tidy way for all, it was enjoyable to participate in the beginning randomness of meeting on a train. They all became friends in spite of their differences and with a story that felt realistic. Sometimes you just need a feel good book!

Loved this book!

Believe all the great reviews; this is a very good book! Well written, beautifully narrated.

Iona - her weakness but more importantly her strengths.

I didn’t want it to end, I don’t know what that would be, but I wanted more

Refreshing

Such a lovely story, and the narration was superb. So many different stories/characters but it was easy to follow bc of the writing. Iona is a gem. Bravo!