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Mar 15, 2015forbesrachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The Queen has seen and done many things. Due to her lofty position, other people are respectful yet distant towards her, and her life revolves around her duty. Then one day, she discovers a bookmobile on the palace grounds, and being polite, she checks something out. So begins a delightful tale of the Queen and her growing passion for books. Some encourage this love, while others don't understand it and even try to deter her. In fact, the majority of the populace seems to lack interest in books, thus where the conflict comes from. No matter what happens though, the voices of these authors keep calling to the Queen. She considers the reasons for this, and expounds on the importance of books; they are equality. The Queen lives in a very different world than most of us, her language and actions are constant reminders of this, but in those moments with her books, we feel a shared commonality with her. She discovers the same things in them that we do. Enjoyment, empathy, and education. By reading she comes to reflect on her own life, and finally arrives at her own conclusion. Truly a charming, thoughtful, and amusing portrayal of such a well-known personage.