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The bestselling classic reissued for the Queen's 95th birthday.
For all its hilarity The Uncommon Reader has a heartfelt tone. It offers a lament on old age, some thoughts on reticence and a backward glance at a life wasted.
An exquisitely produced jewel of a book.
Pure gold ... you would be hard put to find a defter satire on British philistinism ... the dialogue is priceless.
Light, fresh, witty and warm.
Alan Bennett's The Uncommon Reader would make a perfect stocking filler for just about anyone.
Testament to Bennett's extraordinary skill - genius even
Wonderfully subversive
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.