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224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349703909
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dialogue Books
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Description
When a mudslide strands a train, Baxter, a queer Black sleeping car porter, must contend with the perils of white passengers, ghosts, and his secret love affairBaxter's name isn't George. But it's 1929, and Baxter is lucky enough, as a Black man, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
informative 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 23%
dark 18%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 14%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 32% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Classism, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, OutingMinor
Vomit, Blood, Grief
224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349703909
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dialogue Books
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Description
When a mudslide strands a train, Baxter, a queer Black sleeping car porter, must contend with the perils of white passengers, ghosts, and his secret love affairBaxter's name isn't George. But it's 1929, and Baxter is lucky enough, as a Black man, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
informative 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 23%
dark 18%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 14%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 32% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Classism, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, OutingMinor
Vomit, Blood, Grief