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[Closed] William Macillvaney RIP

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Sad day for literature especially in Scotland as a big talent passes on.


 
Posted : 05/12/2015 11:20 pm
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Was sad when I found out. Brilliant writer, [i]Docherty[/i] had a big impact on me as a teenager.


 
Posted : 05/12/2015 11:39 pm
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Re-read Laidlaw a couple of weeks ago. Still brilliant. A sad loss.


 
Posted : 06/12/2015 12:37 am
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yep, read Laidlaw, Strange Loyalties, The Papers of Tony Veitch and you see where Rebus came from......


 
Posted : 06/12/2015 1:21 am
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I've actually never read any of his but a lot of authors I like quote him as an influence; where would be a good place to start?


 
Posted : 06/12/2015 2:57 am
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Docherty would be a really good start Northwind, it is like an industrial Sunset Song.


 
Posted : 06/12/2015 5:24 am
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Docherty is probably the best to start with but also consider The Big Man.


 
Posted : 06/12/2015 9:59 am