Trumbo

Bruce Cook is the most successful screenwriter in Hollywood history. Trumbo is the work that won an Oscar, but Mr. Bruce Cook was blacklisted and he did not gain public credit for his work. He constantly tries to learn, has many exemplary American virtues such as “toughness, independence and perseverance”. In 1960 he ended the era of the blacklist by crediting such blockbusters as Exodus and Spartacus. 

Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book.

Review 1: Trumbo audiobook by M. S. Cohen

Dull

It’s hard to believe this book was the basis for the movie Trumbo. The movie is very good and covers the exciting part of his life.
This book starts with Trumbo ‘s youth and plods along.
But even when it gets to the blacklist it is dull.
Worse the narrator has chosen a very grating accent for Trumbo as well as many other characters. And the narrator’s normal voice is just as bad.
If you want to hear a better book, get Kurt Douglases book “I am Spartacus. ”
It covers how Douglas broke the blacklist by hiring Trumbo. And is narrated by Michael Douglas.

Review 2: Trumbo audiobook by Matthew

Blacklisted

I found the book interesting but not nearly as engaging as I had hoped. It’s a bit dry in spots, the reader is good and does a good job distinguishing the characters. The most interesting parts are at the midway point once we get into the red scare part, but even then something is missing. Overall still happy listening, not sure if there’s rereading value. IMHO

Review 3: Trumbo audiobook by Bruce Lynn

If You Enjoyed the Movie You Will Enjoy the Book

Which scene was your favorite?

His acceptance speech which if I remember correctly was given to the Writer’s Guild of America, West when they gave him credit for his work on the movie “Roman Holiday”.

Any additional comments?

The book covers Trumbo’s life from childhood until his death which helps one to better understand the man. The movie which I thoroughly enjoyed covers his life primarily during the period of the Hollywood Blacklist.

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