Speaking of one of his famous works’ TV adaptations: “The almost 15-hour-long series was shown by ABC in seven parts over seven evenings, between February 6 and February 13, 1983,[2] and attracted an average of *** 80 million viewers per night.*** [3]” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winds_of_War_%28miniseries%29
Wouk is greatness. Love his books.
Oh wow, I had forgotten about his books, I used to have a lot of his books on my bookself (the ones that were written at that time) when I was growing up....
What great books!
What, he’s alive?! Woh.
Drama: “The Caine Mutiny”
Comedy: “Don’t Stop The Carnival”
But all his stuff is very readable.
“The Hope” and “The Glory” on the shelf before me as I type.
Happy Birthday Herman Wouk!
I am very much looking forward to his newest release.
Recently re-read both “Winds of War” and “War and Remembrance”. Both excellent books. Happy birthday, Mr.Wouk.
Herman Wouk is an author I will miss. I recently had another author Ken Follet, who I really liked, let me down with his totally revisionist leftist end to his latest trilogy.
I’ve read all his novels over the years. For me, his most powerful book is “Armaggedon”..it’s the story of the post-war occupation of Germany, and the denazification of the country. For those who still think that nation building can work, it can, but only if you utterly destroy the country, and most of its leadership, first. You build from the rubble up.