Reviews

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

applegnreads's review

4.0

Thanks Grandma, that was cute.

mes91's review against another edition

funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

A humorous little book that displays the power of books. I'd love to know how Alan Bennett came up with it, as it's a fascinating premise.

bookcrazyamy's review

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

oceanday8's review

4.0

Sweet shorter book that zips along. Good writing, a great little ending and an enticing theme on the love of reading.

kelli_jean_'s review against another edition

5.0

Short. Sweet. Absurd. Great for anyone trying to play catch up on their book goals!

book_concierge's review

3.0

Bennett also wrote the play "The History Boys" and again focuses on gay issues. This novella is a different approach, however, and has a nice little twist at the end. There are some real tidbits to think over. Still, it's VERY English in its dry humor.

arlothegooddinosaur's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

nerdbook's review against another edition

4.0

Lettura leggera e molto carina. Racconta una versione meno rigida della Regina Elisabetta che si diletta a leggere libri di vario genere e ad allontanarsi dai propri obblighi di sovrana. Un modo carino per conoscere anche altri autori e opere che non avevo neanche mai sentito nominare.

Ironico e improbabile.

jesslolsen's review

1.0

DNF: this book made me fall asleep in the sun and get sunburnt on a strip of my exposed (pregnant) belly.

bthny's review

fast-paced

4.0