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The Christmas Train

by David Baldacci

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The Christmas Train has just about everything: romance, adventure, mystery and holiday cheer. The intriguing characters and truly shocking revelations make this book a must read. It actually made me yearn to ride a train cross-country. I could not have loved this book more. Absolutely spectacular. ( )
  JennSicu | Dec 9, 2009 |
Journalist Tom Langdon decides to take an Amtrek train from D.C. to Los Angeles for Christmas to meet up with his current love interest Leila. He's been banned from the airlines and thinks that this will be an opportunity to write the train travel story Mark Twain never wrote. There's mystery (train thief aboard) and love (a couple aboard getting married; his old girl friend is also aboard) in the plot. Somehow I got the feeling that this was a "quick write" that had not been scrutinized in its editing process as most books would be. There are places where the story gets bogged down and other places where you wish more detail were provided. ( )
1 vote thornton37814 | Nov 26, 2009 |
Sweet Christmas story ... as a train is traveling. A definite feel good book. ( )
  AdorableArlene | Oct 1, 2009 |
The Christmas Train is a book about Love and unity. The train is full of many stories all designed to create a beautiful dream. The main character went on the train in honor of his father. The meeting of his old flame put zeal into the story.
David B.'s The Christmas Train is a great write. It is such a page turner. I enjoyed the speed and the how interesting each character's story is displayed. The book is a great Christmas story. A story of friendship, family and love. ( )
  Lovette | Aug 17, 2009 |
I have never read anything by Baldacci before, and was recommended this title by my boyfriend who reads Baldacci religiously. While I did enjoy the story line, it took quite some time for him to actually get to the point. The dialogue was pretty dull and it took way too long to get to the point. ( )
  ajewell | Mar 31, 2009 |
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This novel is dedicated to everyone who loves trains and holidays.
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Tom Langdon was a journalist, a globetrotting one, because it was in his blood to roam widely.
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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.

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