I've never read one of his books, but having a book of short stories by Tennessee Williams, I can tell you that writing fiction vs. writing plays often does NOT translate.
Probably it sold well and has retained its popularity because of his plays. People who love the dialogue of those probably love the dialogue of the book.
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Date: 2019-05-08 12:13 pm (UTC)I've never read one of his books, but having a book of short stories by Tennessee Williams, I can tell you that writing fiction vs. writing plays often does NOT translate.
Probably it sold well and has retained its popularity because of his plays. People who love the dialogue of those probably love the dialogue of the book.