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120 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374280963
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 18 September 2007
Description
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 f...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,703 reviews
Moods
funny 73%
reflective 36%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 10%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaModerate
Classism, WarMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Dementia120 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374280963
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 18 September 2007
Description
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 f...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,703 reviews
Moods
funny 73%
reflective 36%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 10%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaModerate
Classism, WarMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Dementia