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| Original Title: | The Uncommon Reader |
| ISBN: | 0374280967 (ISBN13: 9780374280963) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Literary Awards: | Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize Nominee for Comic Fiction (2008), Sakura Medal Nominee for High School Book (2010) |
Alan Bennett
Hardcover | Pages: 120 pages Rating: 3.8 | 32451 Users | 5588 Reviews
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A deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a mobile library she feels duty bound to borrow a book. Aided by Norman, a young man from the palace kitchen who frequents the library, the Queen is transformed as she discovers the liberating pleasures of the written word.The author of the Tony Award winner The History Boys, Alan Bennett is one of Britain’s best-loved literary voices. With The Uncommon Reader, he brings us a playful homage to the written word, imagining a world in which literature becomes a subversive bridge between powerbrokers and commoners. By turns cheeky and charming, the novella features the Queen herself as its protagonist. When her yapping corgis lead her to a mobile library, Her Majesty develops a new obsession with reading. She finds herself devouring works by a tantalizing range of authors, from the Brontë sisters to Jean Genet. With a young member of the palace kitchen staff guiding her choices, it’s not long before the Queen begins to develop a new perspective on the world - one that alarms her closest advisers and tempts her to make bold new decisions. Brimming with the mischievous wit that has garnered acclaim for Bennett on both sides of the Atlantic, The Uncommon Reader is a delightful celebration of books and writers, and the readers who sustain them.
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| Title | : | The Uncommon Reader |
| Author | : | Alan Bennett |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 120 pages |
| Published | : | September 18th 2007 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (first published 2007) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Writing. Books About Books. Humor. Contemporary. European Literature. British Literature |
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Ratings: 3.8 From 32451 Users | 5588 ReviewsComment On About Books The Uncommon Reader
Whats better for a book lover than a book about books? Its like when Xzbit in Pimp My Ride puts a car inside of your car because he knows you love cars.And Alan Bennett puts books in your book. He also puts the Queen there, so you know you are in for a treat. Imagine that the Queen, old as she is, suddenly discovers the joy of reading. She engages a certain Nelson to help her acquire books and guide her through the world of literature. That does sound like a dream job, doesnt it? To becomeOne reads for pleasure, said the Queen. It is not a public duty..I loved this novella when reading it for the first time, but appreciated it even more on this re-read.Love Alan Bennett's easy-flowing, tongue-in-cheek yet serious style/story.An Uncommon Reading Experience altogether & highly recommended.
How can I not like a book about someone who loves to read? In this case that someone just happens to be the Queen of England .It was clever and really a pleasure to read. There is not too much to say about the plot; its a short read. However,like others,I'll mention a few of my favorite quotes."What she was finding also was how one book led to another, doors kept opening wherever she turned and the days weren't long enough for the reading she wanted to do.""Books are not about passing the time.
Rating: 4.125* of fiveWitty, irreverent, and completely charming, Bennett's novella is one I would sincerely hope that Her Majesty read and laughed at when it was published.There are many reviews of this effervescent entertainment, so I will confine myself to noting that the book carries with it a none-too-subtle punch line which I can't imagine would have made Mr. Bennett more likely to be in line for a life peerage, but which I can imagine made him a popular figure around Highgrove.A
Alan Bennett brings to life what a world would be like if Queen Elizabeth II started reading voraciously after stumbling upon a travelling library... You don't put your life into your books, you find it there. Quaint and quiet I think can best describe this. Bennett's usual work is often quite in your face with it's definite humour, but the funny side of this book seems to boil away quietly underneath, rearing it's lovely little head every now and then like a little postage stamp on the edge of
There are already thousands of reviews of this delightful book about the Queen's new-found love of reading, so you don't need me to tell you how much fun it is. In lieu of a review, I'll list some of the best quotes about reading I have ever seen, all featured within the pages of this book.'Reading is untidy, discursive and perpetually inviting.''A book is a device to ignite the imagination.''I think of literature,' she wrote, 'as a vast country to the far borders of which I am journeying but
This was a delightful interlude. Indeed, a mischievous wit is driving this novella about the Queen discovering reading and the consequences for the nation.The opening incident in the book with the French president started me off with wicked giggles, and it continued with the subtle parody on staff and politicians gracing her majesty's world. A perfect Sunday afternoon read. Great read for Mother's Day!
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