The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

The Uncommon Reader

Alan Bennett

120 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
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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...

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Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 73%
reflective 35%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
emotional 3%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

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: 69% | 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: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.7

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