May 17, 2019, 12:24 PM
zoom6zoomRIP Herman Wouk
Herman Wouk, author of such classics as The Caine Mutiny and Winds of War, died today. He would have been 104 later this month.
Think I'll cue up and watch Caine Mutiny tonight in his remembrance.
May 17, 2019, 01:17 PM
KevboWow...I have to be honest, I didn’t know he was still alive.
I remember reading the winds of war and war and remembrance as a kid and watching the mini series with my dad
I *think* I actually have my dad’s vhs recording of war and remembrance somewhere...something like 30 tapes or some such ridiculousness.
he was a great story teller...may he Rest In Peace
May 17, 2019, 04:27 PM
mojojojoI never read The Winds of War, but The Caine Mutiny is an excellent book. Significantly different and much better than the movie IMHO.
I believe Mr Wouk was actually stationed on a minesweeper which would explain a lot of the details and knowledge.
While there are good authors today, I feel we shall not see the likes of Herman Wouk again. RIP sir.
The Caine Mutiny is one of my favorite books. Just downloaded kindle Winds of War in his honor.
February 20, 2020, 03:08 PM
mcrimmResurrecting an old thread. I am just finishing this masterpiece. The Caine Mutiny is one of the finest books I've read. Highly recommended.
Mike