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The Note: The book everyone's talking about Kindle Edition

by Zoë Folbigg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 8,884 ratings
'It's got Hollywood blockbuster written all over it' Cosmopolitan.
Based on Zoë Folbigg's true story comes an unforgettable romance about how a little note can change everything...

One very ordinary day, Maya Flowers sees a new commuter board her train to London, and suddenly the day isn't ordinary at all. Maya knows immediately and irrevocably, that he is The One.

But the beautiful man on the train always has his head in a book and never seems to notice Maya sitting just down the carriage from him every day. Eventually, though, inspired by a very wise friend, Maya plucks up the courage to give the stranger a note asking him out for a drink. After all, what's the worst that can happen?

And so begins a story of sliding doors, missed opportunities and finding happiness where you least expect it.

The Note is an uplifting, life-affirming reminder that taking a chance can change everything...

'Laugh-out-loud, tears-in-your-coffee story' OK! magazine.

'A story of sliding doors, missed opportunities and finding happiness where you least expect it' Good Housekeeping.

'The Note is perceptive, funny and likely to make your commute much more diverting' Stylist magazine.

'The perfect escapist read for hopeless romantics on their daily commute' Navaz Batliwalla, author.

'A life-affirming, uplifting reminder that taking a chance can change everything' Woman's Weekly.
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  3. Language
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  6. Publication date
    May 8, 2018
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“Full of wit and charm, Zoë Folbigg's debut novel is a heart-warming tale of the importance of taking a risk in life and love. You'll never see your commute in the same light again” ―Ian Critchley, writer and reviewer

“righten up your boring journey to work with this super-cute book about what happens when you dare to take a chance on happiness” ―Sun

“The laugh-out-loud, tears-in-your-coffee story of the consequences that unfolded from passing the note. 4*” ―OK! magazine

“Maya and James are appealing characters and I love the idea that all you really need is the courage to pursue someone” ―Daily Mail

“Will melt the heart of even the most hardened cynic” ―Red magazine

“A life-affirming, uplifting reminder that taking a chance can change everything'” ―Woman's Weekly

“Classic beach reading. It's light, romantic and a bit silly. But if you don't have a holiday planned, it also makes for ideal commute reading” ―Cosmo

About the Author

Zoë Folbigg is a magazine journalist and digital editor, starting at Cosmopolitan in 2001 and since freelancing for titles including Glamour, Fabulous, Daily Mail, Healthy, LOOK, Top Santé, Mother & Baby, ELLE, Sunday Times Style and Style.com. In 2008 she had a weekly column in Fabulous magazine documenting her year-long round-the-world trip with 'Train Man' – a man she had met on her daily commute. She since married Train Man and lives in Hertfordshire with him and their two young sons. Zoe is the author of The Note, The Postcard and The Distance. The Note was Amazon Prime's most downloaded book of 2018 and has sold over 200,000 copies.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CN6N515
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aria
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788548069
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Note
  • Customer Reviews:
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Zoë Folbigg is the bestselling author of epic sweeping romances and heart-warming meet-cutes. Her debut book The Note, based on the true story of how she met her husband on a train, was Amazon UK's biggest selling Kindle book of 2018 and also number one in Australia. A journalist by trade, Zoë has written for magazines and newspapers around the world. She wrote a weekly column in Fabulous magazine documenting her year-long round-the-world trip with ‘Train Man’ – and now lives with him, their sons and their cat Margot in Hertfordshire. Her most romantic book yet, Under One Sky, is out 4th March 2025. You can follow her on Instagram @zoefolbigg

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Customers find the book delightful and charming, with one mentioning it's a great read for those feeling stuck. The character development receives mixed feedback, with some finding them well-written while others disagree. The pacing is criticized for rambling on about nothing, and one customer notes the abrupt ending.

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Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a delightful and charming story, with one customer noting its plausible storyline.

"...I found this to be a good, easy ready with some well written characters. Room for a sequel - though not necessary." Read more

"Effervescent, light as the best macarons. This is a great read for anyone who's feeling stuck, jammed into the same daily routine as the future..." Read more

"Enjoyed reading this story unfold. Happy for the couple!!" Read more

"The characters were great and had interesting stories. Of course, the hope is that Train Man will be all he's meant to be in the end...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"2 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them well written while others disagree.

"...It was depressing and made the main character seem weak and childish." Read more

"...I found this to be a good, easy ready with some well written characters. Room for a sequel - though not necessary." Read more

"Poorly written with characters introduced and not real great thought into the story line...." Read more

"The characters were great and had interesting stories. Of course, the hope is that Train Man will be all he's meant to be in the end...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book negative, with several mentioning it rambles on about nothing, and one customer describing it as depressing.

"I did not enjoy this book at all. It was depressing and made the main character seem weak and childish." Read more

"Poorly written with characters introduced and not real great thought into the story line...." Read more

"...from what I normally read so that was nice, but it seemed to ramble on about nothing." Read more

"Very boring! did not finish and usually I do" Read more

3 customers mention "End date"0 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the ending of the book, with some finding it abrupt and one noting it was too obvious.

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  • Lee Harper
    5.0 out of 5 stars I found this to be a good, easy ready with some well written characters
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
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    The way this book starts in the middle of the story before going back to the beginning worked well to hook me in. I found this to be a good, easy ready with some well written characters. Room for a sequel - though not necessary.
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  • Therese Van Arsdale
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fizzy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    Effervescent, light as the best macarons. This is a great read for anyone who's feeling stuck, jammed into the same daily routine as the future stretches away into the grey. As you laugh at the antics of Maya and her friends you'll feel uplifted, ready to deal with the job you no longer enjoy, the relationship you've outgrown and all of life miseries. Have a laugh this evening and same up ready to make some changes.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars I had a very dfficult time getting into this book ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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    I had a very dfficult time getting into this book. It wasn't until the last two chapters that the story started to make sense to me.
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  • Meo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
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    Enjoyed reading this story unfold. Happy for the couple!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read The Note :)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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    The characters were great and had interesting stories. Of course, the hope is that Train Man will be all he's meant to be in the end. I loved the side story of her best friends and the tv exec!
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  • Hala
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Note
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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    This was a nice book to read- didn't want to put it down.
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  • JB
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Note
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018
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    This delightful charming story will enchant many readers. It is no wonder that the book is evoking a strong response from everyone, the storyline is so plausible and happy.
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  • cheripie
    2.0 out of 5 stars Depressing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
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    I did not enjoy this book at all. It was depressing and made the main character seem weak and childish.
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  • Ishita mazumder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on May 8, 2018
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    Product was totally new.. but book was a bit boring
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  • Damaris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Racy, fast paced, perfect!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018
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    This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I loved the characters and could relate to both Maya the protagonist, and Velma, the mover and shaker of the plot, and the poignant relationship between them both. I was drawn in from the outset, and really cared about the characters, especially Maya and James. The style is racy, the pace fast, the story structure perfect. I loved the interaction between the characters and the way the author spoke through from a position of all-knowingness leaving the reader dangling in suspense. The characters' lives interweave skillfully so that there is nothing superfluous in the narrative. Reading this book was such a pleasant surprise, since being nearer Velma's age than Maya's, I didn't think I'd like this story when I purchased it. How wrong I was - I just wanted to keep turning my kindle's virtual pages, and I cannot wait for the author's next publication this summer.
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  • Lynne C
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a gorgeous story!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 21, 2018
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    I'm so thankful I had a deliciously rainy Sunday afternoon up my sleeve when I started this book as I simply could NOT put it down once I started! ... Beautifully written with a unique, fun and intriguing storyline, I loved every minute of this tale. "The Note"was a perfect pick-me-up to lift my slightly sagging spirits - the perfect balance of colourful prose, humour, contemplations on life and the spice of romance without being soppy. Thank you Zoe Folbigg! I eagerly await your next book.
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  • elizabeth marshall
    1.0 out of 5 stars A W F U L L O A D O F R U B B I S H
    Reviewed in Italy on January 30, 2018
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    One of the most irritating books I've read in a long time. I jumped ship after Maya's ridiculously perfect (but totally unreal) friend made the gratuitously inappropriate comment about wanting to be 'buggered' (not in the 'I want to be tired' sense). The writing literally made my skin itchy. Absolutely useless piece of garbage. Needless to say, do not buy.
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  • May
    4.0 out of 5 stars ロンドン、通勤電車で毎朝見かける男性に恋した女性の心暖まる物語
    Reviewed in Japan on March 16, 2018
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    解説によると作者の実話をもとにした小説とか。
    Maya は毎朝同じ電車に乗り合わせる男性に恋している。彼を「Train man 」と名付け、ただ眺めているだけの関係がもう何ヵ月も続いている。
    しかし、ある出来事がMaya に勇気を与え、ついに彼に「The note 」を渡す。けれど「The note 」を渡したからといって何も進展などしなかった。途中、無駄な内容が多い気がして、だらけた感じがあったものの、最後の10ページは胸にジーンとくるものが、、。
    最後まで頑張って読んでよかった！
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