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bekahlee91 's review for:
Uncommon Type
by Tom Hanks
I suddenly want a typewriter...
But seriously after reading this I now want Mr Hanks to write every book I read for the rest of my life. This collection of short stories is truly a revelation. He writes about time travel, WWII, and the immigrant experience with equal care and talent. Each story, aside of course from those which are connected and continue the same narrative, has a totally unique voice all its own. I have no idea how Sir Tom managed this when there are professional authors who do nothing but write that cannot accomplish this feat. An almost ten year old boy, a newly divorced mother, and a novice actor on his first press tour are all given vibrant, fully realized life at the hands of this Oscar-winner. I mention his “day job” not to undermine anything to but drive home the point that I have no idea how the hell he finds time to be this talented as a writer. I will say I had high expectations for this book, being a fan of his acting and his down to earth personality, and the book far exceeded them. I can’t pick a favorite story because they are all amazing and hit that sweet spot of leaving you wanting more without feeling incomplete. I am hoping desperately that he releases another collection soon. Tom Hanks, regardless of and entirely separate from his reputation as an actor, is a truly gifted wordsmith.
But seriously after reading this I now want Mr Hanks to write every book I read for the rest of my life. This collection of short stories is truly a revelation. He writes about time travel, WWII, and the immigrant experience with equal care and talent. Each story, aside of course from those which are connected and continue the same narrative, has a totally unique voice all its own. I have no idea how Sir Tom managed this when there are professional authors who do nothing but write that cannot accomplish this feat. An almost ten year old boy, a newly divorced mother, and a novice actor on his first press tour are all given vibrant, fully realized life at the hands of this Oscar-winner. I mention his “day job” not to undermine anything to but drive home the point that I have no idea how the hell he finds time to be this talented as a writer. I will say I had high expectations for this book, being a fan of his acting and his down to earth personality, and the book far exceeded them. I can’t pick a favorite story because they are all amazing and hit that sweet spot of leaving you wanting more without feeling incomplete. I am hoping desperately that he releases another collection soon. Tom Hanks, regardless of and entirely separate from his reputation as an actor, is a truly gifted wordsmith.