BOOK BRIEF

The Christmas Train

David Baldacci
Guide cover placeholder

The Christmas Train

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
David Baldacci

The Christmas Train

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

150

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The Christmas Train by David Baldacci follows a journalist embarking on a cross-country rail journey during the holiday season. Along the way, the journalist encounters a diverse group of passengers, leading to unexpected adventures and personal discoveries. Set against the backdrop of the festive season, the journey reveals themes of redemption, love, and the importance of connection.

Heartwarming

Romantic

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

115 ratings

80%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

David Baldacci's The Christmas Train is a charming holiday tale that blends romance, mystery, and humor. Readers appreciate its nostalgic and heartwarming feel, though some find the plot predictable. Characters are generally well-received, with particular praise for their development. However, a few critics note a slow pace. Overall, an enjoyable read for the holidays.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Christmas Train?

A reader who would enjoy The Christmas Train by David Baldacci is likely someone who treasures heartwarming, holiday-themed tales with a touch of romance and adventure. Fans of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens will find similar festive spirit and emotional journeys.

4.1

115 ratings

80%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The novel The Christmas Train was published in 2002 and blends romance, humor, and drama with the setting of a cross-country railway journey during the holiday season.

The Christmas Train was adapted into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie in 2017, starring Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover, and Joan Cusack.

Subscribe to discover more Fun Facts!

David Baldacci was inspired to write The Christmas Train due to a lifelong fascination with trains, having taken various train journeys while growing up, which influenced the authentic depiction of rail travel in the book.

Subscribe to discover more Fun Facts!

Book Details
Pages

150

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!