TOM WOLFE

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

So sorry to hear that quirky, innovative novelist and writer Tom Wolfe is dead. Author of "The Right Stuff", The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", "Bonfire of the Vanities", and so much more.

He was a deeply serious writer who didn't take himself that seriously. Cut quite a figure in his immaculate white suit. He might even have worn spats! Not sure, but he was the type who might have worn them, ha.

Very witty and satiric. I cannot beliieve he was 87-- had a perennially youthful spirit. RIP, Mr. Wolfe.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@Oznell This brings back memories of books that resonated with me when I was in my 20s. My mother's favorite authors were Faulkner and Wolf, and I think that had a lot to do with me consuming their books. Look Homeward Angel still leaves indeliable vivid impressions. So sad to learn that he is no longer with us.

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

Just heard this on the radio when I was walking .. so sorry to hear this ...

One of his other books .. " My Name is Charlotte Rous" is one of my

favorites....moral of the story was that split second of decision

between doing right and doing wrong ... which I got from the Bonfires

as well ....

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

Tom Wolfe,

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

So sorry to read this. I respected the work of Tom Wolfe, especially his chronicle of the U.S.space program.

When I was researching material on the last man on the Moon, Eugene Cernan, I learned that The Right Stuff was first written as a series of installments for Rolling Stone. I love contrarieties like that: A deep analysis of our space program and its participants first appeared in a (at that time) counter-culture publication.

Wolfe always showed his southern roots by wearing either a white or pale yellow suit. Nothing like a brilliant old southern writer. He was a Richmond lad.

alliswell · ‎07-12-2012

Rest In Peace, Tom Wolfe

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Oznell This brings back memories of books that resonated with me when I was in my 20s. My mother's favorite authors were Faulkner and Wolf, and I think that had a lot to do with me consuming their books. Look Homeward Angel still leaves indeliable vivid impressions. So sad to learn that he is no longer with us.

the other Tom Wolfe,

Look Homeward Angel's T Wolfe died years ago