Good writers, part 2
Another good writer - very British in style - is Leslie Thomas. Many of his stories have a military theme and yet are written so gently that the whole genre is turned on its head. Leslie Thomas was himself a National Serviceman, who famously, despite admitting to poor numeracy skills, was sent into the Pay Corps for his two years in uniform.
His first book was entitled, 'The Virgin Soldiers' and became a classic. My favourite of his novels is 'The Magic Army' which is a comedy based around a US Army engineer regiment stationed in England prior to D-Day. Just writing about it makes me want to read it again.
His ability to combine comedy with pathos sets him apart from other writers. His books are so well crafted that it is impossible to describe how they are written. He makes it look easy. If I could write like Leslie Thomas, I'd be more than happy.
His first book was entitled, 'The Virgin Soldiers' and became a classic. My favourite of his novels is 'The Magic Army' which is a comedy based around a US Army engineer regiment stationed in England prior to D-Day. Just writing about it makes me want to read it again.
His ability to combine comedy with pathos sets him apart from other writers. His books are so well crafted that it is impossible to describe how they are written. He makes it look easy. If I could write like Leslie Thomas, I'd be more than happy.
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