Book Reviews of The Christmas Train

I have never read any books by this author before but I understand he is more of a mystery/thriller writer.

I really enjoyed the book. It was fast paced and quite beliveable. It does have more of a holiday setting but that does not detract from the book.

I would recommend it. Maybe good for a Book Club.

I enjoyed this book and read it for a book club. Others didn't like it because they expected more suspense. I thought the characters were very amusing.

Romantic mystery, set on Amtrak cross country train trip at Christmas. Fun for mystery, romance and train travel lovers.

This is a good fun read. Lost loves, actors and writers and an historic train ride. This is good reading with a few twists. And some very notable characters well written. And we end with a major avalance, near death and weddings. Worth the time, certainly.

Entertainint, uplifting story of a group of passengers and the spirit of comaraderie on a long train ride.

Although a Christmas story, it is filled with mystery, love and the joy of the season that can be enjoyed all year round.

It is an unusual David Baldacci book, since the main character is ot a "tough FBI guy". It si a Christmas story (lts of well known authors publish one) However, the characters in the story are very interesting. It contains a mystery and a love story. I like best the unique characters as well as some of the surprising twists at the end

A light and witty holiday read filled with romance, adventure, mystery and fun.

A cute Christmas read, but I wouldn't read it again.

Cute, but not amazing or anything.

"Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington, D.C., to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him deep into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. David Baldacci's THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN is filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief...and shows how we DO get second chances to fulfill our deepest hopes and dreams, especially during the season of miracles."

I loved this story, it is so fun to read. This book makes a great gift!

A little different Baldacci - but loved it!!!

Predictable but fun read

Heartwarming story, great for the holidays.

A delightful novel full of memorable 'characters!' and twisty turns---

From inside blurb: Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from WAshington, D.C., to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost.

This is really good. It's more than a cutesie little romance, it's got a lot of interesting facts and information about the whole train scene.

A super easy read - pretty smarmy for Baldacci, but it's like eating cotton candy and enjoying it.

This is the same book, but with a different cover and a bonus story "Waiting for Santa".

Not his usual book...definitely a fun Christmas story.

Excellent Christmas story, surprise ending!

An excellent read.

I'm not a Baldacci fan, but this is a nice read for the holidays, and I learned a bit about trains.....

Light reading. Quick read. 1st Baldacci book I have read. Will read other books he has written even though they are very different then this book.

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to take the train across the country because of a slight "misunderstanding" at airport security, he begins a journey of self-discovery and rude awakenings, mysterious goings-on and thrilling adventures, screwball escapades and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. Equal parts hilarious, poignant, suspenseful, and thrilling, David Baldacci's THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN is filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischiefand shows how we do get second chances to fulfill our deepest hopes and dreams, especially during this season of miracles.

Fun reading during the holidays or not

This was a great book anytime of year! It made me want to ride a train!

Unusal book with a twist at the end.

A nice light-heartfelt story.

Great book with a little of history as well as a great story. Very captivating, I loved it and also saw a musical based on this bood that was very good.

"Wonderful characters, all touched by the miracle of the Christmas season." --Houston Home Journal

"Evokes the glamour of classic romance." - People

Not one of Baldacci's usual mysteries, but definitely his inimitable style. Humor, a little pathos, well rounded characterizations, a plot that keeps leading you on - and a lot of train information. What more could you ask for - well what about a boa constrictor, a protagonist who needs to find out its not all fun and games, a large, wonderful singing train employee, a rather vague retired priest, a bar tender who is quite successfully a black version of Elvis Presley - and that's only scratching the surface.

A fun, delightful read. They don't write 'em like this very much anymore.

The wife liked it very much.

This was a diverting little book with a pleasant twist in the plot. Well worth reading from an author of several great books!

This is really different than most Baldacci books I've read.

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington,D.C. to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awaekenings, Thrilling adventures, and holiday magic.

Terrific storyteller and great writer.

Very good and easy to read.

Didn't care for the romance element.

Great story a must read !!

Really nice Christmas story. Not too sappy, not too unrealistic. My husband read it also and agreed that it was "okay." It is much different from the other baldacci books i've read.

A very interesting look at the trains that are history and the adventure of one mans quest to keep a promise. Easy reading and an interesting outcome.

i loved this book.....

Good quick read. Nice for the hoildays!

This is one of the best Christmas stories I have ever read. It made me want to hop on an Amtack at Christmas. Its a very nice cozy, quick read. I couldn't put it down. I felt as if I really knew all these people. I was very sad when it was done.

Nice read. Slow at first but once the story picked up, I couldn't put it down.

A really sweet story. Fun to read. Especially with Christmas coming....

I really liked this book. I love the fact that it is a mystery without a lot of sex and vulagarity. I truly enjoyable read.

An excellent book to read, especially over the holiday's. A great story that will keep you guessing until the end. One of the best books for such a quick read!

David Baldacci is a terrific storyteller...an author of ten consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Here's a heartwarming story.
It's an entertaining mystery filled with the mystique of train travel and the wonder and charm of Christmas.

Not his best but an interesting story.

Christmas season magic on a trainride

Very entertaining xmas read but could be read at any time. This book took some twists and unexpected plot turns right up to the last page!

This book was a nice surprise. A friend gave it to me, and I enjoyed it very much.

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington D.C. to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. The story is filled with memorable charactesr who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief, and shows how we do get second chances to fulfill our deepest hopes and dreams, especially during this season of miracles.

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