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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Alberto Manguel is a lover of reading, and he brings a lover's delight and enthusiasm to his history of reading. His stories take us across a breathtaking range of time and experiences. From the invention of the reader to Pliny the Younger's firs...

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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%

Average rating

3.97

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