Friday, April 17, 2020

Book Review - Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

Actor, screenwriter, director, Covid-19 survivor Tom Hanks - now author of Uncommon Type.
What can't this man do?

Well, he does write some truly pleasant stories, as one would suspect.

cover blurb :  A hectic, funny sexual affair between two best friends. A WWII veteran dealing with his emotional and physical scars. A second-rate actor plunged into sudden stardom and a whirlwind press junket. A small town newspaper columnist with old fashioned views of the modern world. A woman adjusting to life in a new neighborhood after her divorce. A teenage surfer stumbling into his father's secret life.

Uncommon Type presents life with humor, affection, and a general knowledge of people's quirks. There is a link - a typewriter - in every tale. This book of stories is a delight, and Tom Hanks can add author to his resume. What can't he do?


8 comments:

  1. He sure can get the quirks down. As all he seems to do lately is play real people in movies, so he must know. Can do much indeed.

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    1. this book was a nice treat - like sitting down with an old friends

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  2. Hi Joanne - sadly I didn't enjoy it ... but there 'tis - love his films!! Take care - Hilary

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    1. ah - you are ahead of me on reading his stories. Oh well. We agree on the films. That's good!

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  3. I didn't realize about the typewriter in every story until I was almost done with the book - LOL. I enjoyed it but it wasn't what I expected.

    Janet’s Smiles

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    1. yeah - a subtle touch. But nice variety of tales

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  4. I read this one a few months ago and enjoyed it. He is a talented man.

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    1. glad we agree. It's funny - when I write some reviews, I do think - Connie will like this one. I think we have similar tastes.

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