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desolation73's review against another edition
5.0
This is where the original series began, he wrote the prequels set in India after the main series and well I think it shows. I found this more interesting than the last two even though Sharpe is on a ship most of the time. I also had a bit more of a gap between books this time onto Sharpes Prey next (eventually).
luciousstarfire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mrnorrell's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
stevenyenzer's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite of the series so far. I found myself inexplicably fascinated with Napoleonic naval warfare, reading in detail on Wikipedia about ships-of-the-line. Cornwell has a talent for making great fiction not just from great battles, but from any historical drama, because he is a master of providing context.
mslourens's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
porteryarbrough90's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this as the second book in the series to read, more from convenience than any other reason and though it started slow, thus earning it a 3 and not a 4 star, the rest of the book made up for it.
The book starts with Sharpe leaving India to join the green coated Rifleman, I found it funny that in this book he complains about having to switch his red for a green coat when I already know that he keeps his green at a later date out of pride. The majority of the book takes place at sea with a variety of battles with the french and ending with the massive battle of Trafalgar where the British fight the French and Spanish under Nelson's leadership. As to be expected, Sharpe finds a girl, pisses off a nobleman and gains the admiration of the regular soldier, in this case seamen and marines.
Another solid book in the series and once we got past the start with it's set up and naval explanations, it was even better.
The book starts with Sharpe leaving India to join the green coated Rifleman, I found it funny that in this book he complains about having to switch his red for a green coat when I already know that he keeps his green at a later date out of pride. The majority of the book takes place at sea with a variety of battles with the french and ending with the massive battle of Trafalgar where the British fight the French and Spanish under Nelson's leadership. As to be expected, Sharpe finds a girl, pisses off a nobleman and gains the admiration of the regular soldier, in this case seamen and marines.
Another solid book in the series and once we got past the start with it's set up and naval explanations, it was even better.