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Literary Locomotives: Nine Books Set on Trains That Show How They Changed the World ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com)
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"Why set a novel on a train? The answer might seem obvious: it’s a narratively and atmospherically rich space, an enclosure in which strangers are cooped up, each with their own different reason for making the journey."

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[–] SaltSong@startrek.website 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This is a fascinating read, and it links to more fascinating reads. Well done, you.

[–] fujiwood@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!