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The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
4.0
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I randomly borrowed this title from my library because I was looking for a shorter read and was delightfully surprised by how funny this title was! I loved the idea of the Queen of England getting so into her reading that she starts to neglect her royal duties. This novella highlights the importance of reading and how the act of reading is political at its core.