A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel

A History of Reading

Alberto Manguel

372 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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At one magical instant in your early childhood, the page of a book—that string of confused, alien ciphers—shivered into meaning. Words spoke to you, gave up their secrets; at that moment, whole universes opened. You became, irrevocably, a reader. ...

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Moods

informative 100%
reflective 66%
inspiring 42%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

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3.98

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