The Gifts of Reading by Robert Macfarlane

The Gifts of Reading

Robert Macfarlane

34 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction essays memoir inspiring reflective fast-paced
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From the acclaimed author of The Old Ways and Landmarks -- an essay on the joy of reading, for anyone who has ever loved a book. Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonan...

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Moods

inspiring 70%
reflective 67%
emotional 50%
hopeful 38%
lighthearted 32%
relaxing 26%
informative 20%
adventurous 14%
funny 11%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 63%
slow 19%
medium 16%

Average rating

4.06

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