Good Writers, part 3
The recently departed Jack Higgins fits into the category of good writer. Whilst there is nothing flashy about his work, it has its own niche and he knew his audience very well.
Jack Higgins produced straightforward adventure stories with a tough male hero and a woman who needed his help. It was of its time and it followed a formula but he sold millions of books so what of it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
His biggest hit was 'The Eagle Has Landed' which sold tens of millions of copies and was made into a very successful film. It was a wartime thriller with Michael Caine, somewhat against type, playing a German officer. Like many Higgins' stories the IRA was involved too; he was part Northern Irish.
So, if you want an undemanding, rollicking read, Jack Higgins is your man.
Jack Higgins produced straightforward adventure stories with a tough male hero and a woman who needed his help. It was of its time and it followed a formula but he sold millions of books so what of it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
His biggest hit was 'The Eagle Has Landed' which sold tens of millions of copies and was made into a very successful film. It was a wartime thriller with Michael Caine, somewhat against type, playing a German officer. Like many Higgins' stories the IRA was involved too; he was part Northern Irish.
So, if you want an undemanding, rollicking read, Jack Higgins is your man.
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