On the commuter train between Hampton Court and London's Waterloo Station, Iona Iverson and her little dog Lulu are unique. The others who board daily include Martha, a teenager who is bullied at school; Piers, a snazzy dresser with his briefcase; and Sanjay, a nurse, who has a secret crush on the beautiful Emmie. These characters are brought together by chance and become intertwined thanks to the spirited Iona who has written an advice column for years, but now finds that career endangered. The characters' friends and families all become secondary characters, too. Readers may find themselves, like the characters, advising themselves to "Be more like Iona!" and to reach out to others in their lives.
The book is entertaining and well written. It is easy to keep the names straight. The author definitely has a sense of humor and deftly paces the story to a satisfying end. Watch for other titles like The Authenticity Project by this author.
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