Brian Herskowitz

There are two types of books I really enjoy. One is the long, serious and wholesome saga like A Song of Ice and Fire, something I'd only read when I have a huge chunk of time and in the right, calm mind to sit down and enjoy it like taking a bubble bath. It is an amazing feeling, but as you can see it doesn't happen that often.
Another is the smooth, fast-paced, easy-to-digest fictions that I can pick up during lunch break without feeling overwhelmed by the words. CONCEPTUS is one of this kind, its language is simple but not cheesy, clear and concise; its tone is objective but not distant, the pace fast but not haste. It almost reads like a report of a precise heart surgery.
I think the clarity comes from Brian's experience as a veteran screenwriter and as a methodical teacher. It's hard to imagine anyone would dislike such style; even if you prefer flowery language, you won't necessarily look down upon the simple writing. The Old Man and the Sea does it.
Something else that appeals to me is the vivid description of actions throughout the chapters, which isn't common in any writing medium. Actions are reserved for screen, as most of us assume; however, Brian's study of martial arts really brings lights to the actions. The feeling of fist punching guts, the sound of impact, the decision of Laura Drummond in split seconds... It is sheer joy.… (plus d'informations)

There are two types of books I really enjoy. One is the long, serious and wholesome saga like A Song of Ice and Fire, something I'd only read when I have a huge chunk of time and in the right, calm mind to sit down and enjoy it like taking a bubble bath. It is an amazing feeling, but as you can see it doesn't happen that often.
Another is the smooth, fast-paced, easy-to-digest fictions that I can pick up during lunch break without feeling overwhelmed by the words. CONCEPTUS is one of this kind, its language is simple but not cheesy, clear and concise; its tone is objective but not distant, the pace fast but not haste. It almost reads like a report of a precise heart surgery.
I think the clarity comes from Brian's experience as a veteran screenwriter and as a methodical teacher. It's hard to imagine anyone would dislike such style; even if you prefer flowery language, you won't necessarily look down upon the simple writing. The Old Man and the Sea does it.

Something else that appeals to me is the vivid description of actions throughout the chapters, which isn't common in any writing medium. Actions are reserved for screen, as most of us assume; however, Brian's study of martial arts really brings lights to the actions. The feeling of fist punching guts, the sound of impact, the decision of Laura Drummond in split seconds... It is sheer joy.

You will enjoy it!… (plus d'informations)