Description

In 1973, legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick arrived in Ireland to shoot his sweeping period epic, Barry Lyndon. What followed was a whirlwind of local eccentricities, Hollywood egos, and high-stakes tension. Saving Ryan uses this fascinating piece of cinematic history as the launchpad for a brilliant, humorous, and deeply engaging fictional narrative.

The story follows a local production assistant, Ryan, who finds himself caught in the crossfire of Kubrick’s notorious perfectionism, local community demands, and the escalating political tensions of 1970s Ireland (which eventually forced the production to abruptly flee the country). Blending real behind-the-scenes anecdotes with a colorful cast of fictional characters, this novel is a sharp, affectionate look at the collision between Hollywood glamour and rural Irish reality.

Why readers will love this novel:

• Unique Premise: A must-read for film buffs, Kubrick fans, and lovers of historical satire.

• 1970s Nostalgia: Captures the unique atmosphere, social textures, and humor of rural Ireland in the seventies.

• Fast-Paced & Witty: A brilliant character-driven comedy that keeps you completely hooked from page one.