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latterature's review against another edition
3.0
The protagonist's shameless cowardice and womanizing is the biggest draw of the novel, but still reads as a surprisingly-competent historical-thriller. The abundance of characters with similarly-Indian names may cause some trouble.
michaelmarshall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, War, Xenophobia, Racism, and Sexism
jimmypat's review against another edition
3.0
This books starts out at a wild gallop, but slows in the second half with a lot of descriptions of war and minimal Flashman. I enjoyed it, but I want to read about our dear Flashy and his knavery first, with historical accuracy a close second.
stuperman_'s review against another edition
3.0
Another Flashman book- well researched, try to ignore the slurs
tc2021's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
l_pefley's review against another edition
3.0
If this had been my first Flashman, it probably would have been my last. Fortunately I know better and will continue the series.
omnibozo22's review against another edition
3.0
More of the usual silliness of Flashman, as well as lots of actual British imperial history embedded in the tales of cowardice, lust and drunkenness.
evakristin's review
4.0
Yet another very well researched and written story about Flashman. Not, in my opinion, the most exiting one, but definitely worth the read!
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