Brewster's Millions - Large Print Edition [Large Print]

By George Barr McCutcheon

Book Overview

Brewster's Millions was originally published in 1902, and has been adapted into numerous plays and movies including the Richard Pryor film from the 1980s.

In the novel, also a comedy, Montgomery Brewster inherits a million dollars from his grandfather, but shortly after that, his eccentric uncle passes away. The uncle hated the grandfather, so in his will he stipulates that Montgomery will inherit seven million dollars only if he can spend the million he already inherited within a year. Money went a little further back in 1902, which is why the later adaptations switched it to a month.

This Large Print Edition is presented in easy-to-read 16 point type.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494765918
• ISBN13: 9781494765910
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Nothing like the movie...and for once I'm glad to say that

Since it was originally written in the early 1900s, I don't imagine too many people nowadays have read this book without having heard of it through the 1985 Richard Pryor movie adaptation. But if you enjoy the film, as I do, then I'd recommend the novel if you can find it. About all I'll say in comparing the 2 versions is this: the one and only similarity is they both center around a man named Montgomery Brewster having to dispose of a certain sum of willed money within a specified time period, without telling anyone why, in order to be eligible for a larger fortune. That's it. The novel's amounts are different, Mr. Brewster's profession and friends are different, and even the reason for the whole game is totally different - more complex and interesting in the novel, I thought. So it follows that Monty's methods of spending his money and the adventures, setbacks, and romances he experiences along the way make the novel a completely different story. Without giving away the book's ending, I will say that's different too, but equally satisfying. Basically, if you're hesitant about tackling the novel because you're afraid it's just an outdated version of a story you already know, don't be. Read the book and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Better than the movie

The 1985 movie was great, but Brewster's methods are far more diverse and humorous in the book. Notable highlights: -Brewster befriends a pair of muggers by insisting they steal everything, even the $300 they overlooked in his right pocket.-He hosts a luxury cruise for 50 to Europe, and the guests stage a mutiny to curb Brewster's inexplicable generosity.-An Arab sheik tries to steal Brewster's fiance in Egypt, but is shot in the head while absconding.A possible detractor: the book has far more dramatic content than the movie. This is not simply a comedic vehicle. It is thoroughly absorbing, nevertheless.