LIVE Platform Seven Discussion

TL;DR

In this live book club discussion, Kayla and Emma discuss the book "Platform 7" by Louise Doughty, sharing their thoughts on the plot, characters, and overall experience.

Transcript

hello hi live for the literally dead book club hello everybody welcome I've seen you chatting in the comments already I'm glad you haven't been like talking about your feelings on the book yet we're gonna make that there um while I introduce what's happening you guys I want you to throw your star rating in the comments so we can know right off of t... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 The book did not meet readers' expectations as it was not the thriller or mystery it was marketed as.
• 🎭 The focus on an emotionally abusive relationship and domestic drama was not entertaining for many readers.
• 📔 The book had too many characters and subplots, causing the main story to be confusing and lacking focus.
• 🍃 The ghostly elements and supposed mystery were not well-developed and left readers feeling dissatisfied.
• 📔 Despite its flaws, the book did have well-written characters and explored important themes such as abuse and feminism.
• 💦 The author's previous work, "Apple Tree Yard," was highly recommended.
• 🖤 There was a lack of clarity and consistency in the rules of the supernatural elements.
• ❤️‍🩹 The ending twist of Lisa's death being accidental was predictable and did not provide a satisfying resolution.

Questions & Answers

Q: What intrigued you about this book and the author?

Emma was intrigued by the author's previous book, "Apple Tree Yard," and expected "Platform 7" to have supernatural elements. Kayla was interested in books with speculative or supernatural elements.

Q: Did the book meet your expectations?

Both Emma and Kayla were disappointed as the book was not the thriller they expected and had too many subplots that didn't come together.

Q: Who were your favorite and least favorite characters?

Emma liked the character of Lockhart, a young detective interested in the main character's case. Kayla enjoyed the character of Delmar but felt that there were too many characters without proper development.

Q: What did you like and dislike about the book?

Emma appreciated the feminist tangents and character development in certain sections. However, Kayla felt that the book needed better editing and was too long. She also didn't like the random romantic subplot involving the main character's ghost falling in love with a stranger.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The book revolves around the story of a woman who dies on a train station platform and becomes a ghost.

• While the plot initially suggests a supernatural mystery, the book focuses more on a dark domestic drama with elements of an emotionally abusive relationship.

• The book explores various characters' lives and experiences, but there are too many characters and subplots that don't contribute to the main story.