sniffer66 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:06

RIP Tom Sharpe

One of the funniest writers it has been my pleasure to read.

My dad lent me his copies of the Wilt series when I was around 15 and I dont think I've read anything as funny since. He was one of the few writers who could actually make me laugh out loud - always embarrassing on the train !

One of my favourites of his was the Great Pursuit - a typical farce and brilliantly written

The world is a slightly sadder place now that he has gone

RIP


Edit: I know we have a recently departed section but this would be a great place to discuss his work

sniffer66 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:07

In fact, I'm off the The Kindle Library to download a few of his books now

Theydon Bois Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:08

Never read any of his work, but my mates Dad had loads of his books.

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sniffer66 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:08

He is well worth a read. Though some of his earlier stuff will probably have dated a little the humour is still there

alan280170 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:09

The funniest writer I have ever read. As mentioned by OP, laugh out load, some classic lines and makes your brain hurt with images of crazy funny stuff.

Must have read Wilt at least 20 times, may actually download all his stuff now and re-read all his books.

sniffer66 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:10

Great to see someone else appreciate Tom Sharpes writing !

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If anyone likes a good laugh I'd heartily recommend reading some of his books. Wilt is a great place to start

shaynewillis Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:11

I can't seem to find any of his works around our area. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

sniffer66 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:12

Amazon is probably your best bet

alan280170 Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:13

Just started Blott on the Landscape for about the 10th time, so so politically incorrect, reminds me of the 70's. Funny as **** though. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

IronGiant Publish time 25-11-2019 04:36:13

I don't think they have an Amazon in his area data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7Although I think he can order books from Amazon US.
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