Erin E. Macdonald

An excellent reference for the works of Ian Rankin, Scottish mystery writer.

I like Downey Jr., but the essays are really more for someone who is a true film buff or student interested in making films rather than someone only casually interested like me. I gave it to my sister to read, because she adores him, and she said she felt much the same. Well written and interesting to an extent, but for someone who is only peripherally interested in film (like, watching one while eating popcorn), it's a dry, sometimes heavy read.

This was an interesting, well thought collection of essays examining Mr. Downey"s movies and career. It would be excellent for movie buffs and film students.

I found the essays a little hard to stick with. I had hoped for something maybe a little more colorful, but if you're interested in a rather dry, in depth and analytical accounting of Mr. Downey's movies and/or enjoy reading essays I would suggest this book. Not something I would read for the sheer enjoyment of it, but I guess it would be good if you're a student of cinema.