David Cornwell aka John Le Carre R I P

ABM replied on 13/12/2020 23:17

ABM

Posted on 13/12/2020 23:17

Writer David Cornwell, who wrote as " John Le Carre " has died aged 89.

Another Lost to this awful year, but I'm led to believe it wasn't C19 related, but that might be just another of his red herrings !

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Takethedogalong replied on 13/12/2020 23:46

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 13/12/2020 23:46

Never read any of his books, but they spawned some wonderful film and TV adaptations. RIP indeed.

moulesy replied on 14/12/2020 10:54

moulesy

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Posted on 14/12/2020 10:54

One of my favourite authors. The skill and knowledge he used in writing his Cold War "Smiley" books was unparalleled. And his later, more political works were both perceptive and entertaining. I wonder if there are any unfinished works still in the pipeline? He will be sadly missed.

brue replied on 14/12/2020 11:53

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brue

Motorhomer

Posted on 14/12/2020 11:53

It's strange I've had several of his books over the years but never got into them whilst enjoying the films. Reading about his very unusual upbringing, it's hard to work out where fiction starts and ends but it must have come out in the books and they certainly were popular.