just seen on the news that WILBUR SMITH has died.
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just seen on the news that WILBUR SMITH has died.
RIP. His books filled in many hours for me.
One of the best and author of my favorite book made into movie:
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One of the few authors who had a generally accurate view of firearms.Quote:
Originally Posted by free1954
I discovered him in the late '80s and remember being impressed with his accurate description of TT33's...
too many authors and politicians have the "magic wand" view of firearms effects.
Read a lot of his books. Thanks Wilbur!
he used a little "poetic" justice" at times, like gatling guns at roakes drift, but that's to be forgiven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Enfield
THE SUNBIRD is a really good book to make into a movie.
Don't think I've read any of his books , but I just watched " Shout at the Devil " and it was quite good
Chris
Never heard of him. What Genre? Military of some sort by the looks.
Adventure and drama. Africa or Africa related, especially South Africa and Rhodesia. Not hunting stuff. Some today, some going back centuries. Some about Egypt thousands of years ago. All good reads.
WHEN THE LION FEEDS, THE ROAR OF THUNDER, and A SPAROOW FALLS, to be read in that order, are three of my favorites.
Sad as hell :dunno::dunno: