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Summary: A Must-Read for Fans of the TV/Video Series
Review: Although I enjoy history and historical novels, I've never particularly cared for military history. But as anyone who has enjoyed the "Sharpe" television (& video) series will attest, there's so much more to these stories than mere military history. This is the first Bernard Cornwell novel I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Without a doubt, fans of the show will not be disappointed with this novel; in fact, it is a must-read as it is the very last Sharpe novel, and it has not been dramatized (so far).As for the story (without giving anything away--this is all in the prologue), it is 1820 and Sharpe & Harper are reunited for an expedition to Chile in search of an old friend. En route, they visit St. Helena and have the honour of meeting the imprisoned Napoleon, who entreats Sharpe to convey a gift to an admirer in Chile. This novel is an absolute page-turner, and Cornwell is truly a master storyteller. Suffice it to say that no knowledge of military tactics or manoeuvres is necessary in order to fully enjoy this gem of a novel. Any action or suspense is seasoned with liberal doses of humour, and there is a most delightful array of entertaining characters. Lastly, the story is made all the more memorable by the historical afterword. This novel is sure to please. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a thrilling, action-packed read, and particularly to aficionados of historical fiction.
Rating:
Summary: A Must-Read for Fans of the TV/Video Series
Review: Although I enjoy history and historical novels, I've never particularly cared for military history. But as anyone who has enjoyed the "Sharpe" television (& video) series will attest, there's so much more to these stories than mere military history. This is the first Bernard Cornwell novel I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Without a doubt, fans of the show will not be disappointed with this novel; in fact, it is a must-read as it is the very last Sharpe novel, and it has not been dramatized (so far). As for the story (without giving anything away--this is all in the prologue), it is 1820 and Sharpe & Harper are reunited for an expedition to Chile in search of an old friend. En route, they visit St. Helena and have the honour of meeting the imprisoned Napoleon, who entreats Sharpe to convey a gift to an admirer in Chile. This novel is an absolute page-turner, and Cornwell is truly a master storyteller. Suffice it to say that no knowledge of military tactics or manoeuvres is necessary in order to fully enjoy this gem of a novel. Any action or suspense is seasoned with liberal doses of humour, and there is a most delightful array of entertaining characters. Lastly, the story is made all the more memorable by the historical afterword. This novel is sure to please. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a thrilling, action-packed read, and particularly to aficionados of historical fiction.
Rating:
Summary: A Must-Read for Fans of the TV/Video Series
Review: Although I enjoy history and historical novels, I've never particularly cared for military history. But as anyone who has enjoyed the "Sharpe" television (& video) series will attest, there's so much more to these stories than mere military history. This is the first Bernard Cornwell novel I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Without a doubt, fans of the show will not be disappointed with this novel; in fact, it is a must-read as it is the very last Sharpe novel, and it has not been dramatized (so far). As for the story (without giving anything away--this is all in the prologue), it is 1820 and Sharpe & Harper are reunited for an expedition to Chile in search of an old friend. En route, they visit St. Helena and have the honour of meeting the imprisoned Napoleon, who entreats Sharpe to convey a gift to an admirer in Chile. This novel is an absolute page-turner, and Cornwell is truly a master storyteller. Suffice it to say that no knowledge of military tactics or manoeuvres is necessary in order to fully enjoy this gem of a novel. Any action or suspense is seasoned with liberal doses of humour, and there is a most delightful array of entertaining characters. Lastly, the story is made all the more memorable by the historical afterword. This novel is sure to please. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a thrilling, action-packed read, and particularly to aficionados of historical fiction.
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Summary: Woah
Review: bernard cornwell at his best. as usual, sharpe comes to the rescue using his great cunning. there is no doubt why sharpe became a television series after you read this book. a masterpiece.
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Summary: Good, but does this series ever have an end?
Review: Bernard Cornwell's Sharp's Devil is, once again, an excellently written and well crafted story of adventure and chivalry in the Napoleonic Age. It compares well with the earlier novels as well as the trilogy set in India. At the same time, one has to wonder when this series of books will ever end? Next thing you know we'll see Sharpe single-handedly winning the Battle of Vera Cruz in the Mexican-American War, or maybe Mr. Cornwell could rewrite some of C.S. Forester's Hornblower books, and have Sharpe savage an entire brigade of French troops in the landings at Quiberon Bay. Excellent books, but I think the situations are getting a bit ridiculous now; Sharpe does not need to fight any more wars. Let him retire in peace.
Rating:
Summary: Good, but does this series ever have an end?
Review: Bernard Cornwell's Sharp's Devil is, once again, an excellently written and well crafted story of adventure and chivalry in the Napoleonic Age. It compares well with the earlier novels as well as the trilogy set in India. At the same time, one has to wonder when this series of books will ever end? Next thing you know we'll see Sharpe single-handedly winning the Battle of Vera Cruz in the Mexican-American War, or maybe Mr. Cornwell could rewrite some of C.S. Forester's Hornblower books, and have Sharpe savage an entire brigade of French troops in the landings at Quiberon Bay. Excellent books, but I think the situations are getting a bit ridiculous now; Sharpe does not need to fight any more wars. Let him retire in peace.
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Summary: Good adventure.
Review: Excellend adventure reading. I liked all Sharp stories.
Rating:
Summary: Good adventure.
Review: Excellend adventure reading. I liked all Sharp stories.
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Summary: Any Sharpe is better than no Sharpe
Review: I devoured the first 11 Sharpe's, and the momentum thereof carried me through this one. I didn't think this was the best in the series, but what would we do without Richard Sharpe? The character in the books (and Sean Bean's screen rendition) are just fantastic! Sharpe is just so damn cool!
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Summary: Typical Sharpe: fast,exciting, riviting history.
Review: I love to read Bernard Cornwell! This book is great! I presume the history is fairly accurate--I don't really know. There is morality, loyalty worked into such an exciting story. I enjoy thinking about the title character. There are several different characters who could be the 'Devil' Napeolan, Cochran, the corrupt Spanish officials. Loyalty is given nice contrat. There is the Spanich nobelman (Sharp's frient), and Cochran the rebel showing ends of the spectrum. Then there is Sharpe--usually completely loyal, but the 'proper' authorities are so corrupt he has to fight aganist them for his life!
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