Comments for Stephen Hunter, Master Author: Books

Comment on 2000 – Hot Springs by John Spurrell

John Spurrell — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:38:36 +0000

Perhaps because of the detailed research evident on other subjects the glaring errors concerning aviation and boats stand out more than they otherwise would. In Hard Bargain Valley the plane is landing and will then take off in the opposite direction. Both are done in the same direction, into the wind. Imagine the peril if landing aircraft had to dodge departing aircraft.

On the yacht they will go “Three Sheets,” a term for being extremely drunk. also the time is referred to as either ten or eleven bells (I don’t have the book in front of me); eight bells is the maximum, a bell is rung every half hour in the four hour watches. Ten o-clock would be four bells in the evening watch and eleven six bells.

Comment on 2008 – Night of Thunder by Kris

Kris — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:14:24 +0000

I’m so willing to overlook typos, technical problems and age clashes in Hunter’s books for a gripping story, and Night of Thunder didn’t disappoint. It was the absolute funniest thing he’s ever written — the armored car’s charge through Bristol Raceway put me ROTFLMAO as well as WMP from uncontrollable laughter. Yep, Hunter nailed the attitude of young (and middle-aged and outright old) race fans toward defiance of authority.
Please, somebody beg the man to bring the Grumleys back in future books. That’s one fascinating family. I’ll even watch NASCAR on TV if there’s a chance some of the Grumleys might be at the races, plotting chaos and discord.

Comment on 2000 – Hot Springs by Kris

Kris — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:57:52 +0000

AHA!! So that’s where Frenchy Short came from!! Loved the book — my father was a US Postal Inspector based in Kansas City during the same era as Hot Springs, and many of his stories of that period are similar to what Earl Swagger experienced. I’d love to see Hunter write more on Frenchy’s adventures following Earl’s experiences in Havana. Hunter tells America’s history far better than any textbook — I’ve recommended both Hot Springs and Havana to my high school-age grandkids. It’s difficult to be a proud American after seeing the political corruption on the evening news, but thanks to Hunter’s books I believe there are more than a few people like Earl and Bob Lee Swagger doing their best for our country.

Comment on 1994 – Dirty White Boys by Kris

Kris — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:46:44 +0000

I’ve read everything by Hunter (except the non-fiction; can’t find it at the library) and purchased most of his novels. Dirty White Boys was a solid First Place until The Third Bullet came out. Dirty White Boys definitely deserves a movie — why, with all the crap in theaters today, would anyone waste $ making silly shoot-em-ups with comic book characters when Lamarr Pye deserves a starring role? I’ve gotten several people hooked on Hunter through this book. It’s one of his strongest and just about impossible to put down.

Comment on 1998 – Time To Hunt by mickey

mickey — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:33:27 +0000

in the Third Bullet, Hunter says Memphis killed Lon. Which book is that in?

Thanks

Comment on 1980: Master Sniper by Lawrence Braden

Lawrence Braden — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:51:00 +0000

This is actually a comment or two about The Third Bullet. What an amazing plot! His best yet! It is so refreshing to read a thriller written by somebody who actually knows guns! All others pale before Hunter!

There is a typo on page 108: “nonplused”. The word is spelled correctly later in the book. And the woman on p. 13, I would imagine, would describe herself as “Filipina” rather than “Filipino”.

What a genius Hunter is.

Comment on 1994 – Dirty White Boys by Michael aka Northern Thunder

Michael aka Northern Thunder — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:23:47 +0000

I have read two Stephen Hunter novels now and I am no longer a fan: I am addicted. As of now, I am on a quest for my next fix. I collect (to keep and reread) books that impress me so I already had Time To Hunt (read it twice over a year ago) When I spotted Dirty White Boys I didn’t immediately associate the author as the same. My bad. What I was most impressed by was the underlying primeval desire of Lamar Pye to be a loving family man despite the cards he had been dealt. That child who needs love to cling to must still be there even in the worst of humankind. Improperly nurtured, that seed may grow into a Lamar Pye or a Ted Bundy but it is still one of the trees of the forest, no matter how gnarled.

Comment on 1985 – Target by Larry Whitehouse

Larry Whitehouse — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:23:07 +0000

This is a great movie. Why can’t the book be re-published? There has to be enough of us Hunter fans to make it worthwhile.

Comment on 1998 – Time To Hunt by SHASHANK JAIN

SHASHANK JAIN — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:04:14 +0000

Guys….i did not understand the last part..??
why did…BONSON killed pashim…and why did he killed trig and other guys..??

Comment on 2003 – Havana by Ranger1957

Ranger1957 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:35:07 +0000

I loved Havana but it is true that it doesnt read like any of the other Hunter books.