My only issue with this amazing book was the paucity of pictures. I was lucky enough to read it while on holiday in Paris, and managed to see with my own eyes everything the author was talking about. Someone in less fortunate circumstances won't be able to appreciate the book fully I think.

Otherwise it's absolutely brilliant, and must be a required reading for anyone looking to spend some time on leisurely metro trips around Paris. Just let your travel companions know in advance that you won't be talking about anything else for a while!

The Metropolitain is the mass transit system of Paris and in this book Martin explores it's history and geography. The book is peppered with references to culture, especially film, and very cleverly linked. Each line is explored alongside various stations, there are lots of little anecdotes including many personal ones. Reading the book made me long to go back to Paris and this is a book written by someone who does love the city and its railways.

It's a book about the Paris metrò but it's also a book about the stories and history that is a relevant part in the names and the places.
Informative, entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A dive into the Paris metro with lots of love. There were a lot more personal stories in this than I expected there to be, so I’d go into reading this with that in mind!

The book brings to you to the metro in Paris through words. For a commute that Parisian uses everyday, who will pay attention to the history and story behind? Andrew Martin.

The book explains the metro from the station names, the entrances, how it influenced by the war and even station colours. Metropolitain is a "Metropedia" if you ask me. The research and effort by Andrew was huge and here is the fabulous result!

Metropolitain also shows the evolution of the metro. It's a fun and knowledgable read!