JG BALLARD HAS DIED

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donnie · 19/04/2009 21:11

and I am very sad about it. I read his 'Miracles of Life' last year and thought it was wonderful. 'Empire of the Sun' and 'The kindness of Women' are just brilliant. He will be much missed.

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duchesse · 19/04/2009 21:23

bran · 19/04/2009 21:26

That is sad. What a full life he had though.

fishie · 19/04/2009 21:30

i have looked, 78. not so old.

he wrote wonderful short stories.

Waswondering · 19/04/2009 21:30

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zanz1bar · 19/04/2009 21:31

oh dear, loved his books.

BeckyBendyLegs · 20/04/2009 11:34

That is sad: I've read many of this books and Empire of the Sun is just brilliant.

HolidaysQueen · 20/04/2009 18:29

I'm really sad Went to bed early with Super-Cannes (one of my favourite novels) last night.

duchesse · 20/04/2009 19:41

Old interview with him on now on Radio 4 (Front Row).

Quattrocento · 20/04/2009 19:46

I adore Empire of the Sun. Great writer.

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