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chuskeyreads's review against another edition
4.0
Daniel Pennac, the self-proclaimed defender of literary liberties, takes us on a whimsical journey through the joyous world of reading in this quirky little treatise. Pennac's manifesto is like a breath of fresh air in a world where reading feels more like a chore. Drawing from his own mishaps and triumphs as a reader, parent, and teacher in the wilds of Paris, he makes a compelling case for the simple act of diving headfirst into a good book without worrying about literary choices or intellectual prowess.
With a illustrations by Quentin Blake – yes, that Quentin Blake, of Roald Dahl illustration fame – The Rights of the Reader feels less like a stuffy lecture and more like a cozy chat with your wacky uncle who's convinced that books are the answer to all of life's mysteries (spoiler alert: they're not, but they sure make the journey a heck of a lot more entertaining).
So, if you're tired of feeling like you need a permission slip from the literary gods to crack open a book and actually enjoy it, then Pennac's guide to reading is the perfect antidote. Just don't be surprised if you find yourself nodding along, chuckling at his anecdotes, and secretly plotting your next escape into the pages of a good story. After all, it's your right as a reader – embrace it, my friends.
With a illustrations by Quentin Blake – yes, that Quentin Blake, of Roald Dahl illustration fame – The Rights of the Reader feels less like a stuffy lecture and more like a cozy chat with your wacky uncle who's convinced that books are the answer to all of life's mysteries (spoiler alert: they're not, but they sure make the journey a heck of a lot more entertaining).
So, if you're tired of feeling like you need a permission slip from the literary gods to crack open a book and actually enjoy it, then Pennac's guide to reading is the perfect antidote. Just don't be surprised if you find yourself nodding along, chuckling at his anecdotes, and secretly plotting your next escape into the pages of a good story. After all, it's your right as a reader – embrace it, my friends.
hannebrum's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Un essai très intéressant sur la lecture, comment elle est approchée à l'école etc.
the_eden's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
elenablana's review against another edition
4.0
"É proprio degli esseri viventi di fare amare la vita, ma la vitalità non è mai stata inserita nei programmi scolastici."
"Questo silenzio è il garante della nostra intimità. Il libro lo abbiamo letto, ma noi ci siamo ancora dentro."
"E più leggevamo, più in effetti ci sentivamo ignoranti, soli sulla riva della nostra ignoranza, e di fronte a noi il mare."
"Il tempo per leggere, come il tempo per amare, dilata il tempo per vivere."
"Questo silenzio è il garante della nostra intimità. Il libro lo abbiamo letto, ma noi ci siamo ancora dentro."
"E più leggevamo, più in effetti ci sentivamo ignoranti, soli sulla riva della nostra ignoranza, e di fronte a noi il mare."
"Il tempo per leggere, come il tempo per amare, dilata il tempo per vivere."
orlaburke's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
This is not a children’s book, but I found it in the junior section of the library. It’s been on my to-read list for years, ever since I saw the Quentin Blake illustrated poster of Daniel Pennac’s 10 rules for readers; “The rights of the reader”.
Well the book is a rollercoaster. I looked over at my 4 and 8 year old while a read the first section, and regretted every time I deferred reading to them until later. When would be the last time they would take a picture book out and ask “Mammy, would you read this book to me?” When would the intimacy of those precious moments be lost forever?
I think if you never go beyond the illustrated poster you will be okay. You might just give yourself and the kids and young people in your life a break and allow reading for the pure joy of it.
But if you read this book, you may be pleasantly surprised and enjoy Pennac’s approach, humour and insights.
Well the book is a rollercoaster. I looked over at my 4 and 8 year old while a read the first section, and regretted every time I deferred reading to them until later. When would be the last time they would take a picture book out and ask “Mammy, would you read this book to me?” When would the intimacy of those precious moments be lost forever?
I think if you never go beyond the illustrated poster you will be okay. You might just give yourself and the kids and young people in your life a break and allow reading for the pure joy of it.
But if you read this book, you may be pleasantly surprised and enjoy Pennac’s approach, humour and insights.
bibliovolubile's review against another edition
5.0
Parce qu'il ne suffit pas de savoir lire pour aimer les mots...
Pour lire le billet que j'ai écrit au sujet de cette réédition, sur lililesmerveilles.com, c'est par ici!
http://www.lililesmerveilles.com/2017/03/comme-un-roman.html
[To read my lililesmerveilles.com's blog post about this new edition of a timeless classic, please follow the above link - post is in French]
Pour lire le billet que j'ai écrit au sujet de cette réédition, sur lililesmerveilles.com, c'est par ici!
http://www.lililesmerveilles.com/2017/03/comme-un-roman.html
[To read my lililesmerveilles.com's blog post about this new edition of a timeless classic, please follow the above link - post is in French]