The Christmas Train.David Baldacci David Baldacci (b. 1960 in Richmond, Virginia) is a bestselling American novelist. Biography Baldacci received a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. . 2002. Read by Tim Matheson Tim Matheson (born Timothy Lewis Matthieson on December 31, 1947) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the smooth talking, sex-obsessed Otter in the 1978 comedy Animal House . 5 tapes. 7 hrs. Time Warner Audio. 1-58621-460-8. $29.98. Cardboard, plastic; plot, reader notes. SA Having been banned from flying, journalist Tom Langdon decides to travel by train from Washington, D.C. to L.A. to spend Christmas with his girlfriend. Tom is seeking a new journalistic niche for himself. Acting on a request from his father that he write about a cross-country train trip in the spirit of Mark Twain, a far-removed relative, Tom decides to learn all he can about trains, their lore, their legends and their passengers. Along the way he meets an unusual assortment of characters. Matheson's reading is excellent, performed with good cheer and spirit and a lot of humor. He creates a voice for each character that perfectly fits his or her personality, including a retired priest, a young couple eloping, a high-powered Hollywood director, a mother figure riding herd over the young members of a boys' choir, and a former railroad engineer who helps save the day and the train when an avalanche hits. The end of each chapter is signaled either by authentic train sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros or excerpts from Christmas carols A Christmas carol is a carol whose lyrics center on the theme of Christmas or that has become associated with the Christmas season even though its lyrics may not specifically refer to Christmas. Both types of Christmas carols are included in this list. , which help make this one of the most hilarious and heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. train rides ever. A seasonal treasure that deserves to become a tradition. Carol Kellerman, Santa Fe, NM |
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