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A review by indieandajean
The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
3/5 Stars for a fun, quick, Pratchett-esque reflection on books and reading for children narrated by the book itself.
I enjoyed The Book That No One Wanted to Read, the characters were fun, the story was quick, and generally speaking it was enjoyable and humorous. There were parts I enjoyed, including the accurate explanation of what happens in book recycling, though I think that it might scar some book loving children.
Unfortunately I also found it a bit meandering, particularly for its intended audience and I felt that the core of the story, the child speaking with the book, was treated almost like an afterthought. There needed to be a better balance between action and exposition, even with the book being as short as it is. Additionally, I really think that we're past the need for shushing librarians in children's books. It's not realistic and it's not encouraging children to look at libraries as spaces they belong is.
Overall this book is a good way to start speaking with children about why books get written, published, and why they do or don't succeed. I don't think that this is the sort of book that most children would pick up for fun, but I think it would be a good classroom read or discussion starter for children interested in writing.
I enjoyed The Book That No One Wanted to Read, the characters were fun, the story was quick, and generally speaking it was enjoyable and humorous. There were parts I enjoyed, including the accurate explanation of what happens in book recycling, though I think that it might scar some book loving children.
Unfortunately I also found it a bit meandering, particularly for its intended audience and I felt that the core of the story, the child speaking with the book, was treated almost like an afterthought. There needed to be a better balance between action and exposition, even with the book being as short as it is. Additionally, I really think that we're past the need for shushing librarians in children's books. It's not realistic and it's not encouraging children to look at libraries as spaces they belong is.
Overall this book is a good way to start speaking with children about why books get written, published, and why they do or don't succeed. I don't think that this is the sort of book that most children would pick up for fun, but I think it would be a good classroom read or discussion starter for children interested in writing.