{"product_id":"the-train-now-departing-9780451203755","title":"The Train now Departing","description":"Featuring the two novellas:\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Train Now Departing \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eWhen “The Mousetrap” Closes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Full of suspense and surprise. These carefully written little gems showcase Grimes at her best.”—\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Grimes has created a work of value here, a book that expands her art, her reputation—and possibly her audience.”—\u003cb\u003eThe Richmond-Times Dispatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Atmospheric and chilling…Grimes [exhibits] a complete mastery of emotional nuance and [a] virtuoso treatment of the grayest coloration.”—\u003cb\u003eThe Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Intelligent…Merits applause.”—\u003cb\u003eThe Toronto Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As atmospherically evocative as [an] Edward Hopper painting.”—\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An a cappella novella, each note strong and noncompetitive.”—\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Grimes once again demonstrates her keen eye for character. Both of these languidly paced novellas focus on middle-aged women who long for respite from their narrow, disappointing lives and find it, at least temporarily, in the company of a man…Thoughtful, compelling, even dark stories—for readers more inclined toward investigating emotions than searching for armchair adventure.”—\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62248691728771,"sku":"9780451203755","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9780451203755.jpg?v=1785414091","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/the-train-now-departing-9780451203755","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}