A really interesting memoir of the fascinating life of this prolific writer of adventure stories. I enjoyed the stories of growing up on a ranch in Africa and the atmospheric descriptions of the landscapes he loves. There is a welcome honesty and self-knowledge mixed in with anecdotes and affectionate memories.
The other facet which held my attention throughout was the author's perspective on his own development as a writer. Toward the end, his views on the writing process itself gave me food for thought. The author describes himself as a 'gusher'; researching but not planning, then writing from start to finish without any editing.
Wilbur Smith is now 85 so a memoir is timely. Is this the last of his writings? Certainly not! Courtney's War will be published in September 2018.
The other facet which held my attention throughout was the author's perspective on his own development as a writer. Toward the end, his views on the writing process itself gave me food for thought. The author describes himself as a 'gusher'; researching but not planning, then writing from start to finish without any editing.
Wilbur Smith is now 85 so a memoir is timely. Is this the last of his writings? Certainly not! Courtney's War will be published in September 2018.