From Library JournalPearce's 1965 novel depicts the lives of chain gang convicts with brutal honesty. The story, of course, was the basis for the film Pearce also wrote the screenplay starring Paul Newman in the lead role. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.About the AuthorDonn Pearce is the author of the Academy Award- nominated screenplay of Cool Hand Luke. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. how many cuboids are needed to make a cube Cool Hand Luke: A Novel
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "Readin' the book here boss!"By NoDumbNameDonn Pearce, a former convict, who served time in a prison similar to the one presented, has written an outstanding work of literature. The author does not use quotation marks for dialog (works very well - I've never seen that before) and the book's time-line is brilliant. I found the book to be sadder and darker than the movie with a far superior character development of Luke. Many of the familiar scenes in the movie appear in the book, but the book adds many more. You'll meet some memorable characters such as Dragline, Walking Boss, Rabbit, and more.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy LeeEnjoyable. I've seen the movie numerous times and had always wondered how it differed from the book. I liked the book because it was able to develop the characters more. It gives more perspective on Luke as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I thought Cool Hand Luke was one of the greatest movies everBy Kindle CustomerI would have given this book 4 stars had I not seen the movie. I thought Cool Hand Luke was one of the greatest movies ever. The book was unable to portray the characters,particularly Luke and Dragline the way the movie did. The book was unable to capture the living environment, the time period, the language, and personal interactions the way the movie did. One can read and know the similarities between the book and the movie, however the movie expanded the story in a way that the book failed to do. I would equate this book as compared to the movie in the same way I would contrast Forrest Gump, only that book was terrible.