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15 November 2021, 15:35
Bakes
Wilbur Smith died
Sad to hear. I started reading his book when I was 11. He's the reason I developed an interest in hunting.

https://www.theguardian.com/bo...r-smith-dies-aged-88


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15 November 2021, 19:24
Saeed
Sad indeed!

I enjoyed his earlier books.

His latest ones were a bit silly.

It was Capstick who sent me to Africa!

I just HAD to hunt buffalo!

He owes me lots of money he does!

A shame he is dead, or I would have dragged him along, to make sure he suffers too.

Drunk or not!


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15 November 2021, 19:56
Fjold
A friend and I were just discussing him Thursday evening in Texas and then I saw last night that he had died.


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15 November 2021, 21:49
muzza
No doubt his earlier books were the best. His latter ones were becoming rather blase - like a recent Clive Cussler , predictable and not very captivating.

But he wrote many good books and gave Africa to the world.

Rest in Peace sir.


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20 November 2021, 05:22
nmhunter4life
Sad to hear.

I have read most of his books and agree the earlier books were excellent.
22 November 2021, 10:11
Charlie64
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A great writer. Read and enjoyed all his earlier books but like many, not so much his later books. The first trilogy was classic and many great reads followed.

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