Every other Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at a book by Tom Hanks all about the Hollywood film industry.

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece   (2023)

Tom Hanks

Synopsis

A wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all.

Spanning 80 years of a changing America and culminating in the opening of the film, we meet a colourful cast of characters including a troubled soldier returning from war, a young boy with an artistic gift, an inspired and eccentric director, a pompous film star on the rise, a tireless production assistant and countless film crew members that together create Hollywood magic.

Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece offers an insider’s take on the momentous efforts it takes to make a film. At once a reflection on America’s past and present, on the world of show business and the real world we all live in.

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

If there is one thing about Tom Hanks books is that they are in depth, thorough and can paint a vivid picture. This particular book is an incredibly slow burn – it starts exploring the original story and then delves into the whole creation of a film. Whenever a character is introduced to the book they have a whole back story explained before the story continues.

This book is a very good read and I really enjoyed it and found it incredibly in depth. It is a very unique style of book and you may enjoy it if you are looking for something different.

Negative Points

If there is one thing that I cannot stress enough, then that is how long the book is and how long it will take you to read as it is incredibly in depth and a slow burn.

Overall Review

This is a very in depth book that has a great narrative and gives you the whole process of creating a film in Hollywood which is incredibly interesting. It is a very long book and a slow burn read so if you are prepared for a book that will take time and you need to commit to then this is the book for you.

Rating : **** 4 Stars