I am a dedicated fan of Smith's books although I've read only 4 of them. My background in cultural anthropology and languages finds a lot of resonance in what I have learned so far.
English is my second language (Polish is first) but, until I read his novels, I thought I knew it well.
The author's incredible and bountiful vocabulary has made me start looking for the meaning of very many of the words he uses. As a matter of fact, I bought myself a notebook and put down all the words which I highlight yellow while reading, to create my own Wilbur dictionary which greatly enhances my knowledge of English.
Thank you, Mr. Smith.
Mathew Syrokomla, Toronto, Canada