R.I.P. Christopher Hitchens

[drwex]

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/christopher-hitchens/graydon-201112

Graydon Carter has a nice memoriam up for Hitchens over at Vanity Fair. I mostly read Hitchens through the Atlantic, Harper's, and sometimes Slate. He was interesting, infuriating, and intense to read in approximately equal measure. He will be sorely missed.

Comments

[selenite.livejournal.com]

A great writer. My favorite piece is his reflection on the death of an Army officer who'd been persuaded to join by Hitch's advocacy of overthrowing Saddam. Very moving.

http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2007/11/hitchens200711

[davidfcooper.livejournal.com]

Yes, "interesting, infuriating, and intense" but at times also glib and smug, but he was a fine prose stylist and always an engaging read.