The lovely setting of a
train journey between Edinburgh and London lends itself to the tales we hear as
we eavesdrop on four travellers who share a compartment in Trains and Lovers by Alexander McCall Smith. These travellers are
thrown together by way of train tickets and have no other connection to each
other, yet as a way to pass the time, they each share their personal stories of
love as the train rumbles along the tracks.
McCall Smith introduces us
to the journey we are about to take with his own thoughts on love and the human
connection. He reminds us that the journey we take is not only about the
destination, but also about the people we encounter along the way, and are
often what we remember about a trip or an event, rather than the experience
itself.
Kay recounts her parents love
nurtured in the Australian outback; Andrew’s first love chanced to emerge in
the ins and outs of the art world, David thinks fondly of his unrequited young
love, and Hugh recalls a chance encounter on a train platform leading to love.
In each of the tales
tellings, we learn a bit about the individual character through their personal
thoughts and reactions to the others’ stories. Through this insight we discover
each passenger’s doubts and feelings which influence their decisions about what
to share. Because of this, we learn a bit more about the human condition with
regards to love, family, and personal struggle in a timeless way that is full
of emotion.
This charming book is a stand-alone McCall Smith that is
sure to warm your heart with its delightful stories that roll along to the
rhythm of the train ride. The storytellers draw you into their lives for the
short time we are all together, yet they linger for a time after the last page
is read.
Readers of McCall Smith whose other books include The No.
1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 44 Scotland Street, and the Isabel Dalhousie
series, to name a few, will want to grab a cup of tea, their favourite blanket
and settle down for a pleasant journey.
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