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Fallen from the Train
Carl Weston finds a young man lying unconscious by the train tracks. Who is he? Where did he come from? Carl knows the man can't have got off the train because the trains don't stop anymore ...
Fallen from the Train is a short story of 6000 words. It is set in the world of Chris Ward's Tube Riders.
Fallen from the Train is a short story of 6000 words. It is set in the world of Chris Ward's Tube Riders.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 25, 2012
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Chris Ward
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November 13, 2019
A discovery of an injured person by the train tracks leads to eye-opening things in Fallen from the Train by Chris Ward.
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Carl has lived his entire short life near the train tracks and has watched the trains go by, very much against the wishes and commands of his father. Knowing that the trains no longer stop in his small town, Carl is quite surprised when he finds a young man near the tracks, clearly injured. Wondering where this young man is from, Carl bides his time until they can finally speak to one another. Though the young man, Simon, is recovering, he's focused on his female friend, Jess, and her fate, which compels Carl to try and find her, if only to put their minds at ease. In learning more about how these two got to Carl's quiet town he comes to appreciate just how much there is yet in life for him to learn and experience.
A quick read, this short story seems to primarily establish background information for a larger story (or series of stories), for which this short narrative might serve better as a prologue to provide context versus as a stand alone short story. The world seems intriguing with the small town closed off from cities such as London, though the brief introduction provides minimal enticement to continue beyond this tale or at least until the end of the short where the real point of interest seems to pick up. There was some sloppy continuity editing with the name of the injured young man suddenly being used by Carl when there wasn't really an opportunity for him to have learned it in either conversation or through other clues - the sudden use made me question if I'd misread or skipped a page.
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Carl has lived his entire short life near the train tracks and has watched the trains go by, very much against the wishes and commands of his father. Knowing that the trains no longer stop in his small town, Carl is quite surprised when he finds a young man near the tracks, clearly injured. Wondering where this young man is from, Carl bides his time until they can finally speak to one another. Though the young man, Simon, is recovering, he's focused on his female friend, Jess, and her fate, which compels Carl to try and find her, if only to put their minds at ease. In learning more about how these two got to Carl's quiet town he comes to appreciate just how much there is yet in life for him to learn and experience.
A quick read, this short story seems to primarily establish background information for a larger story (or series of stories), for which this short narrative might serve better as a prologue to provide context versus as a stand alone short story. The world seems intriguing with the small town closed off from cities such as London, though the brief introduction provides minimal enticement to continue beyond this tale or at least until the end of the short where the real point of interest seems to pick up. There was some sloppy continuity editing with the name of the injured young man suddenly being used by Carl when there wasn't really an opportunity for him to have learned it in either conversation or through other clues - the sudden use made me question if I'd misread or skipped a page.
August 27, 2016
This was an interesting read. I think after reading The Cold Pools I was expecting something similar so I was a little disappointed.
However, that is not to say that this isn't a good read. Carl is a boy who finds another kid, Simon, lying near the train tracks by his home. This is unusual because London and all the cities are closed off from the small country side called the Greater Forest Area. The cities are said to be dangerous and all contact with them is looked down upon. Carl overhears his father speaking on the phone to someone and fears for Simon’s life. He learns about Simon’s girlfriend, Jess, who also fell from the train and he goes out looking for her.
I enjoyed this read and it did its job of spiking my interest in the first of the Tube Riders series and the author explains at the end that this was one of the “sketches” for the series.
I gave this short story 3 stars because it was a great introduction into the world of The Tube Riders but there was something missing for me. You can find it on Amazon for free download.
Please note that the first book in the series The Tube Riders is now free on Amazon. I recommend checking it out and who knows maybe you have a new trilogy to add to your shelf. I have already downloaded it and can't wait to check it out.
Happy reading!!
Find this and other reviews on my blog
However, that is not to say that this isn't a good read. Carl is a boy who finds another kid, Simon, lying near the train tracks by his home. This is unusual because London and all the cities are closed off from the small country side called the Greater Forest Area. The cities are said to be dangerous and all contact with them is looked down upon. Carl overhears his father speaking on the phone to someone and fears for Simon’s life. He learns about Simon’s girlfriend, Jess, who also fell from the train and he goes out looking for her.
I enjoyed this read and it did its job of spiking my interest in the first of the Tube Riders series and the author explains at the end that this was one of the “sketches” for the series.
I gave this short story 3 stars because it was a great introduction into the world of The Tube Riders but there was something missing for me. You can find it on Amazon for free download.
Please note that the first book in the series The Tube Riders is now free on Amazon. I recommend checking it out and who knows maybe you have a new trilogy to add to your shelf. I have already downloaded it and can't wait to check it out.
Happy reading!!
Find this and other reviews on my blog
November 13, 2016
Excellent Short Story
These glimpses into the Train Riders make you want to read more about them.
The author was upfront about the changes from this short story to the novel, which came later.
If you want a quick, really good read, this is it.
These glimpses into the Train Riders make you want to read more about them.
The author was upfront about the changes from this short story to the novel, which came later.
If you want a quick, really good read, this is it.
May 31, 2013
Cute little story.
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February 25, 2014
This was a strange one. I did enjoy this story but it threw me. The ending felt as if the story was just beginning but ok for the start of the series.
November 23, 2014
Actually pretty interesting.
I might pick up the trilogy it's from one of these days...
I might pick up the trilogy it's from one of these days...
November 4, 2016
Fallen From The Train
Another great story from Chris Ward. A riveting and fast paced wild adventure for Carl and what would soon be his friends.
Another great story from Chris Ward. A riveting and fast paced wild adventure for Carl and what would soon be his friends.
August 13, 2014
really enjoyed it, making an effort not to buy the rest now as i am skint
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