Emma Donoghue's new novel draws inspiration from a historical incident in 1895, featuring an express train journey from Granville to Paris. Known for her focus on contained settings, Donoghue presents a diverse cast of characters including a class warrior and a medical student, exploring themes of race, sexuality, and class differences. The train acts as a microcosm, allowing insights into societal issues, from the mundane to the catastrophic, while creating a tense atmosphere reminiscent of contemporary worries about terrorism.
A 19th-century express train serves as a unique setting for a social history narrative, reflecting race, sexuality, and poverty among diverse passengers.
Emma Donoghue's novels, known for their contained settings, encapsulate human experience, as seen in her latest novel, which takes place aboard a train.
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