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A review by piepieb
Benedict Cumberbatch: The Biography by Justin Lewis
3.0
The first time I saw Benedict Cumberbatch was when an old boyfriend introduced me to "Sherlock." I have not been the same since, wanting to snatch up and view everything I can with Cumberbatch's name on it. For instance, I've seen Starter for 10 (hilarious!); Wreckers; Third Star; Star Trek Into Darkness; August Osage County; The Fifth Estate; Parade's End (very good!); Small Island (also very good); and 12 Years a Slave.
I enjoyed this book, but I felt like I could have gotten all this information off of the internet somewhere. Even the photographs included I had already seen online. The author only listed a page of sources; I was disappointed that he did not include any footnotes or any other kind of notes.
However, any fan of Benedict's will enjoy this book. The material covers his early life; his parents; his working with the likes of Moffat and J.J. Abrams; his relationships with his contemporaries (such as James McAvoy and Tom Hiddleston); and even a little bit about his private life. Pick it up - it's a quick read.
I enjoyed this book, but I felt like I could have gotten all this information off of the internet somewhere. Even the photographs included I had already seen online. The author only listed a page of sources; I was disappointed that he did not include any footnotes or any other kind of notes.
However, any fan of Benedict's will enjoy this book. The material covers his early life; his parents; his working with the likes of Moffat and J.J. Abrams; his relationships with his contemporaries (such as James McAvoy and Tom Hiddleston); and even a little bit about his private life. Pick it up - it's a quick read.