- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Coronet Books; New edition edition (1 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340707909
- ISBN-13: 978-0340707906
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.4 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 619,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Gresham and Eupheme have always fought. So when they see the pathetic, badly-dressed trainspotter it is inevitable they will argue over him. Is he doomed to eternal nerdiness or could he be taught to appreciate finer things? Eupheme bets he can and in time for Gresham's engagement party.
From the Author
a message from Robert Llewellyn
This is the first of 4 novels to be published by Hodder. The film rights to this book were bought by New Line cinema, and a film version is due to be shot in 2000. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This is the first of 4 novels to be published by Hodder. The film rights to this book were bought by New Line cinema, and a film version is due to be shot in 2000. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I am a major Smeghead myself I was deeply touched to see Robert state that his first novel was inspired by us wacky fans. Personally, I found "Platform 5" a wonderfully witty read- and quite a page turner too! I was kept guessing all the way to the last chapter which sister Ian would finally choose. And some of the characters were just lovely- Eddie and Piers were my favourites! I also enjoyed the appearences of Roberts celebrity mates Craig Charles and Nigel Planner, which worked brilliantly! I would say this book is just as good as "Rubber mask", and I will definatly be reading "Sudden wealth" in the near future.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this on impulse, not knowing anything about the author's literary career (I was aware of him in Red Dwarf).
The book was in places exceptionally funny, and also had an unexpected event that I really didn't see coming that shocked me initially, and then made me laugh.
The only problem I had with the book was it appeared to finish halfway through, the story was pretty much complete and you could guess the ending quite easily.
That aside, it was an enjoyable book to read, and was full of comical moments. A couple in particular made me laugh out loud.
If you find bad language offensive I would not read this book however, as the language is somewhat 'ripe' throughout.
This book gets 3 stars. An enjoyable read, but with some flaws.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would suggest this talking book as much for a fan of Chris Barrie as Robert Llewellyn's books . The amount of different types of of accents Chris can do is incredible. The characterization is really well written by Robert and Chris's ability to do different voices adds to that. I don't know how he can keep track of all the different voices he had to do. The ending is a bit predictable and weak but it is still an excellent story. This is nothing like Red Dwarf; however Robert's characters name in that program --Kryten--is misspelled on the back of the jacket. If you want to be entertained for three hours this is a very good talking book
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not perfect, but still a great read
Llewellyn's 'The Man On Platform Five' is a very enjoyable book, with the central caharacter, Ian, clearly having his own sort of upper-hand on both of the sisters even from the... Read more
Published on 27 July 2002 by M. Bull
Brillantly pleasant book!
As we speak,I am only half-way through the book, but I can honestly say it is one of the best books I have ever read. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2002
DON'T EVEN BORROW IT!!!
Optimistic after reading 'Punchbag' (see my review) I was left empty and disappointed. The story was initially good if not a bit predictable, a hollywood story, a bit like a... Read more
Published on 29 July 2001
So easy to pick up, so difficult to put down.
Although I am a smeggie this was the first time I had read one of Rob's books. I would now like to blame him for many late nights, as I am a night time reader that normally reads a... Read more
Published on 7 May 2001
This book can and does describe eberyone on the planet.
A story about a man who enjoy's watching trains (when they get there) pull into stations. A man who even spends his own free time filming these trains and putting them on his own... Read more
Published on 1 May 2001
Diverting
Reading this book made a long and very delayed Virgin train journey pass surprisingly quickly so I can't be too critical. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2001
Both charming and funny
I'd already been a long term fan of the author for many years before i read this, the only other book of his i had read being "the man in the rubber mask". Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2001 by N. Gandy
Amusing - close to the bone funny!
I am not a Red Dwarf afficiando so have no pre-knowledge of the writer, but loved the book. Very perceptive (particularly as written by a man - sorry!) and most amusing. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2001
Pure comic genius! A truely wonderful read.
From the moment I started on the first page I just had to keep on reading. The only faults that I can come up with is that Red Dwarf actors seem to crop up a lot and I haven't been... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2000
It's not Kryten, folks...
Anyone who's read any of Llewellyn's Red Dwarf books shouldn't expect more of the same! This is a tender-hearted, witty read that I'd place in the chick-lit genre. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2000
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