The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

The bestselling classic reissued for the Queen's 95th birthday.

For all its hilarity The Uncommon Reader has a heartfelt toneIt offers a lament on old age, some thoughts on reticence and a backward glance at a life wasted. * Sunday Times *
An exquisitely produced jewel of a book. * The Times *
Pure gold ... you would be hard put to find a defter satire on British philistinism ... the dialogue is priceless. * Mail on Sunday *
Light, fresh, witty and warm. * Daily Telegraph *
Alan Bennett's The Uncommon Reader would make a perfect stocking filler for just about anyone. -- Monica Ali * Guardian *
Testament to Bennett's extraordinary skill - genius even -- Nicholas Lezard * Guardian *
Wonderfully subversive * Independent *

Alan Bennett is one of the UK's most celebrated literary figures. He is the author of Untold Stories [9780571228317], and numerous works of fiction including Smut [9781846685255]. His play The History Boys was the National Theatre's most successful production ever. His latest book is an addition to his acclaimed Talking Heads, Two Besides.

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ISBN 13	9781788168069
ISBN 10	1788168062
Title	The Uncommon Reader
Author	Alan Bennett
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Profile Books Ltd
Year published	2021-03-25
Number of pages	128
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