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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
I liked the historical perspective on the Peninsular War as it is a time that I have little to no knowledge of however the writing itself was fairly lackluster. The characters did have some actual development but the seeming need of the author to always include a female character in a war setting makes other interactions less likely.
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reread March 2010: decent action-adventure, suitable for light beach/plane reading.
This was so GOOD!
Sharpe, now a Quartermaster of the Rifles, finds himself the most senior officer and must now lead his group to safety through Spain as the French hunt both the English and the Spanish. On the way, he joins forces with Major Vivar who is on his way to Santiago de Compostela in one last desperate attempt to fight off the French.
The military fiction was so well done I found myself anxious during the battle scenes. I think the greenjackets are my favourite group Sharpe has been in so far (I can’t wait to see more of Sharpe and Harper being besties). I've missed this series and will definitely make it a priority now. As usual Rupert Farley’s narration remains superior.
Sharpe, now a Quartermaster of the Rifles, finds himself the most senior officer and must now lead his group to safety through Spain as the French hunt both the English and the Spanish. On the way, he joins forces with Major Vivar who is on his way to Santiago de Compostela in one last desperate attempt to fight off the French.
The military fiction was so well done I found myself anxious during the battle scenes. I think the greenjackets are my favourite group Sharpe has been in so far (I can’t wait to see more of Sharpe and Harper being besties). I've missed this series and will definitely make it a priority now. As usual Rupert Farley’s narration remains superior.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm two books ahead so my memory is a little hazy. Spoilers ahead:
Sharpe's company is left behind as the British retreat. All the officers die except for Sharpe and he becomes the ranking officer. Later on, after fighting private Harper and at the persuasion of a Spanish officer, Harper becomes the sergeant who is Sharpe's faithful companion for the rest of the series.
Anyway Sharpe is trying to get back to the British but he is persuaded by the charming and personable Spanish major Blas Vivar to go with him. Vivar lies to Sharpe because he needs the protection of his riflemen so he can raise a gonfalon (banner) in the captured Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. This act would serve to raise the spirits of the Spanish people.
Element of conflict: French colonel Pierre D'Eclin and Vivar's brother who sides with the French.
Sharpe's romantic target in this book: Louisa Parker, the niece of an evangelizing Methodist English couple. She came to see the world but feels constrained by the strictness of her aunt. After a romp in the hay, she decides to stay behind and marries Major Vivar.
As usual, very good battle scenes, small character vignettes and great description of the war in Spain.
Sharpe's company is left behind as the British retreat. All the officers die except for Sharpe and he becomes the ranking officer. Later on, after fighting private Harper and at the persuasion of a Spanish officer, Harper becomes the sergeant who is Sharpe's faithful companion for the rest of the series.
Anyway Sharpe is trying to get back to the British but he is persuaded by the charming and personable Spanish major Blas Vivar to go with him. Vivar lies to Sharpe because he needs the protection of his riflemen so he can raise a gonfalon (banner) in the captured Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. This act would serve to raise the spirits of the Spanish people.
Element of conflict: French colonel Pierre D'Eclin and Vivar's brother who sides with the French.
Sharpe's romantic target in this book: Louisa Parker, the niece of an evangelizing Methodist English couple. She came to see the world but feels constrained by the strictness of her aunt. After a romp in the hay, she decides to stay behind and marries Major Vivar.
As usual, very good battle scenes, small character vignettes and great description of the war in Spain.
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Here is my rating system. Of course this is all subjective
5 star exceptional. Must read book
4 star excellent book. I enjoyed it
3 star. Average. Take it or leave it. Just ok
2 star. Bad. I finished it but didn’t enjoy it
1 star. Did not finish or so bad I wouldn’t recommend it
Review:
I love this book. Some reason Lt. Sharpe makes a great officer. This book is thrilling and exciting. Full of action.
Bernard Cornwall is a excellent writer. If you like Historical fiction, this guy is for you.
5 star exceptional. Must read book
4 star excellent book. I enjoyed it
3 star. Average. Take it or leave it. Just ok
2 star. Bad. I finished it but didn’t enjoy it
1 star. Did not finish or so bad I wouldn’t recommend it
Review:
I love this book. Some reason Lt. Sharpe makes a great officer. This book is thrilling and exciting. Full of action.
Bernard Cornwall is a excellent writer. If you like Historical fiction, this guy is for you.