I gave it a four for the zinger at the end! And for seeing in words what I have suspected for a while, but not articulated—reading is draining my life of purpose, leaving me a mere spectator in my life.
An amusing 'what-if' story about the Queen of England, and books. Highly improbable, but still good for a laugh or two. For the longer review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/review/Book_The_Uncommon_Reader_Alan_Bennett_Ph_D/content_452318957188
Several people had recommended The Uncommon Reader to me over the last year, but somehow I only got around to it this morning. Don't be as slow as I was! The idea is very simple - the Queen gets hooked on reading - but Bennett handles it perfectly. It's a delight, and takes about an hour to read.May...
Well, let's start with a couple of good things about Alan Bennett.In an age where many celebrated writers lost (or never had) the gift of synthesis, Mr Bennett delivered to his readers a novel of 124 pages.A tiny book that is perfect for filling a winter-coat pocket. Besides, Mr Bennett wrote a nove...
This novella was surprisingly deep. The setup was promising; the execution phenomenal. One day on a walk with her hyperactive corgis – loved by few, loathed by legions – the Queen of England stumbles across a mobile library she has never noticed before. Curious, she peeks inside and checks out a boo...
The Queen fell in love, fell in love hard with reading. Here follows the Queen's escapade in reading world, dodging juvenile attempts of her staffs to make her stop reading. The world is not friendly to people who loves reading. Especially those who have unbounded duty to the country and who find he...
I really like to read books on the meditation of reading and writing, so going into this I thought I would really enjoy this one, and I did up until I got about half way through. I thought the premise of this story was really great and very humorous and the Queen's insights on living authors was th...
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 n...
As a colonial who thinks it's time to get rid of the monarchy (at least here in Canada), I was not sure how I was going to take this book, which is the story of the Queen's new-found enthusiasm for reading. But I found Bennett's story quite delightful, occasionally quite funny, and thoroughly engro...
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