Nicholas Evans worked as a newspaper reporter and television screenwriter. His debut novel “The Horse Whisperer” was released in 1995 and became a bestseller, selling millions of copies. The book was adapted by Robert Redford into a popular movie in 1998 which he directed and starred in along with Scarlett Johannson. “The Horse Whisperer” tells the story of a trainer who helps an injured teenager and her horse regain their health. Evans other books include “The Brave,” “The Loop” and “The Smoke Jumper.”
Tributes to Nicholas Evans
This is sad. I loved The Horse Whisperer when it came out. This idea that humans could communicate, without words, with animals just inspired me so much – not just as an author, but as a person. 💔https://t.co/zpPckySfXs
— Hannah Gold – here intermittently 🐻❄️💗🐳 (@HGold_author) August 15, 2022
Saddened to hear about the death of author, #NicholasEvans. #TheHorseWhisperer has stayed with me since I first read it. A great writer! ✍️😢
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