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O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
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parislocksmith
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Date: May 20, 2023 23:53
Among many other things, a fan of The Rolling Stones
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Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Shott
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Date: May 21, 2023 05:19
Sorry to hear.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Big Al
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Date: May 21, 2023 08:17
I’ve considered reading one of his works, but I’ve often been under the impression that his novels are overly literary; very, um… wordy. I really do like to read, but it has to be enjoyable and assessable.
Rest in peace, Martin Amis. A fine writer, undoubtedly.
Rest in peace, Martin Amis. A fine writer, undoubtedly.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
matxil
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Date: May 21, 2023 09:53
I am sorry to hear that. Fantastic writer. His "Money" is extreemly funny. RIP.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Harlem Shuffler
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Date: May 21, 2023 11:11
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Among many other things, a fan of The Rolling Stones
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Doesn’t sound like a Stones fan from the Earls Court piece.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
WorriedAboutYou
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Date: May 21, 2023 12:49
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Big Al
I’ve considered reading one of his works, but I’ve often been under the impression that his novels are overly literary; very, um… wordy. I really do like to read, but it has to be enjoyable and assessable.
Rest in peace, Martin Amis. A fine writer, undoubtedly.
Amis' writing is very accessible and readable, start with Money, then London Fields, then Dead Babies, The Rachel Papers - they're all excellent.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Big Al
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Date: May 21, 2023 14:18
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Big Al
I’ve considered reading one of his works, but I’ve often been under the impression that his novels are overly literary; very, um… wordy. I really do like to read, but it has to be enjoyable and assessable.
Rest in peace, Martin Amis. A fine writer, undoubtedly.
Amis' writing is very accessible and readable, start with Money, then London Fields, then Dead Babies, The Rachel Papers - they're all excellent.
Yes, these are the ones I know of. I’m not sure why I have it in my head that he’s not accessible. I must of read it somewhere!
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
windmelody
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Date: May 21, 2023 15:20
Very sad news.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
parislocksmith
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Date: May 21, 2023 15:41
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Doesn’t sound like a Stones fan from the Earls Court piece.
You're right, but Amis was an enthusiastic fan in the Sixties. He could certainly be a smart-arse: "a grinning bongoist" is not the most respectful description of Ollie Brown.
Anyway, I agree with the posters above that Money and London Fields (and the protagonist named Keith) are both very funny and worth reading.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
matxil
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Date: May 21, 2023 16:17
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Doesn’t sound like a Stones fan from the Earls Court piece.
You're right, but Amis was an enthusiastic fan in the Sixties. He could certainly be a smart-arse: "a grinning bongoist" is not the most respectful description of Ollie Brown.
Anyway, I agree with the posters above that Money and London Fields (and the protagonist named Keith) are both very funny and worth reading.
Martin Amis normally uses the name "Keith" for his most yobbish characters.
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Big Al
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Date: May 21, 2023 16:52
Martin Amis died from the same cancer as his great friend, Christopher Hitchens: cancer of the oesophagus. If he were to die of something so awful, I suppose he may have thought it appropriate to go the same way. Heck, if there were a heaven, maybe they’d be sharing a drink and a cigarette right now. Or, perhaps not, knowing Hitchens’ absolute phobia of all things holy!
Re: O.T. Do not go gentle into that good night: Martin Amis (1949-2023)
Posted by:
Pietro
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Date: May 31, 2023 08:00
Loved his novels! A very funny man, an acrobatic linguist, a keen critic of modern culture.
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