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This novel was so unlike anything else I'd ever read. I related to each character, at each stage of life, and found myself alternately laughing and crying, and thinking about them for weeks afterward. Aimee Bender has such an amazing way of capturing the smallest moments, and of describing them in ways that are both recognizable and uncannily beautiful.
This is the first book in a year? Two years, perhaps? That I absolutely haven't been able to put down, that's kept me up at night - in the best way. Aimee Bender has the most amazing way of articulating observations about people that ring so true as to feel instantly familiar, and yet the turns of phrase are so beautiful that the observations feel special and rare.
One of those books that you feel a little sad to reach the end.
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I was worried that this would be simply a rehash of tips that I'd already heard in various lectures and classes, but I couldn't be more wrong. Not only does this book contain everything you need to know to quickly develop an idea into a complete screenplay, even better it *doesn't* contain anything that isn't useful and directly on point -- saving you confusion, headache, and time. If you want to write a screenplay, use Save the Cat and Coffee Break Screenwriter to guide you and you will succeed.
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An intimate look at the life of a public defender. It's not glamorous, but it is fascinating. I wanted to read it again as soon as the last page was turned.
Mickey Sherman is a character! You'll be entertained as much by his personality as by the behind-the-scenes look at the world of criminals and courtroom drama. If you've EVER enjoyed an episode of Law & Order, you'll love this book.
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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake: A Novel. Aimee Bender by Aimee Bender
310screenwriter, January 1, 2012
This novel was so unlike anything else I'd ever read. I related to each character, at each stage of life, and found myself alternately laughing and crying, and thinking about them for weeks afterward. Aimee Bender has such an amazing way of capturing the smallest moments, and of describing them in ways that are both recognizable and uncannily beautiful.The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
310screenwriter, June 16, 2011
This is the first book in a year? Two years, perhaps? That I absolutely haven't been able to put down, that's kept me up at night - in the best way. Aimee Bender has the most amazing way of articulating observations about people that ring so true as to feel instantly familiar, and yet the turns of phrase are so beautiful that the observations feel special and rare.One of those books that you feel a little sad to reach the end.
(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
The Coffee Break Screenwriter: Writing Your Script Ten Minutes at a Time by Pilar Alessandra
310screenwriter, August 23, 2010
I was worried that this would be simply a rehash of tips that I'd already heard in various lectures and classes, but I couldn't be more wrong. Not only does this book contain everything you need to know to quickly develop an idea into a complete screenplay, even better it *doesn't* contain anything that isn't useful and directly on point -- saving you confusion, headache, and time. If you want to write a screenplay, use Save the Cat and Coffee Break Screenwriter to guide you and you will succeed.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Indefensible: One Lawyer's Journey Into the Inferno of American Justice by David Feige
310screenwriter, February 26, 2010
An intimate look at the life of a public defender. It's not glamorous, but it is fascinating. I wanted to read it again as soon as the last page was turned.How Can You Defend Those People? by Mickey Sherman
310screenwriter, February 26, 2010
Mickey Sherman is a character! You'll be entertained as much by his personality as by the behind-the-scenes look at the world of criminals and courtroom drama. If you've EVER enjoyed an episode of Law & Order, you'll love this book.1-5 of 11next