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A review by midnightbookmusings
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

A funny satire that for some reason felt unfinished, as if the editor accidentally deleted the last chunk of the novella. It was funny though seeing how it poked fun at the British monarchy as an institution.