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amyram's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
dbevvers63's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alumaman's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Well written story juxtaposing the growth of Wellington in I dis and Napoleon in Europe. I read a lot of historical fiction and this book is a page turner.
northernheather's review against another edition
3.0
I'm glad I read it, only because of what I learned about Napoleon and Wellington - but I did find myself skimming over many pages at a time because the author is obviously far more interested in the details of 18/19th century warfare than I am (the battle scenes, of which there were many, were described in minute detail).
reunitepangaea's review against another edition
4.0
I make this really quick, because I'm kinda tired and sleepy.
Great book! Like the last one it captures greatly what sort of people Napoleon and Wellington were. While leaving many things out, the story is still pretty accurate, considering the actual events.
-1 star, because I found that Scarrow could have written more about Napoleons rising. I mean, yes, he was lucky and fortunate and it all went rather fast, but not so fast as Scarrow would have us think.
Great book! Like the last one it captures greatly what sort of people Napoleon and Wellington were. While leaving many things out, the story is still pretty accurate, considering the actual events.
-1 star, because I found that Scarrow could have written more about Napoleons rising. I mean, yes, he was lucky and fortunate and it all went rather fast, but not so fast as Scarrow would have us think.
michaelhold's review against another edition
5.0
Sequel to four books of Napoleonic period in good detail with fluent plot. Narrates times from Napoleon being Captain, then General and later as First Consul for Life.
Battle of Arcole , field on which Napoleon lost way to many man and by quirk of fate bullet destined to kill him, didn’t touched him. It’s reminding me of Charles XII of Sweden and his several dodges of bullets. However Napoleon did not stopped after that grieve battle and invaded Egypt since he couldn’t spoil England. And also he thought that since Paris is such dynamic, horizon changing state, then perhaps it’s better to stay away from it for now.
So when French attacked Acre, Turkish and British forces stopped them on the walls. That have forced Napoleon to live for France.
Then armed forces of republic crossed the Alps in May 1800th, covered still in snow. Jet his army defeated Austrians in battle of Marengo, losing his friend and reason of winning, General Louis Desaix.
On the other hand, Arthur Wellesley was engaged in winning Siege of Seringaptam in India, year before Napoleon faced the Alps. But he became ill with “Malabar Itch”, painful skin infection and was spending time reading and writing letters to Kitty, each and every day of recovery.
Napoleon was solder of vast impact effect, fighting through all Europe for revolutionary democracy of new French order. While Arthur Wellesley was on duty with 33th regiment, who has been reasonable warrior.
Both of these man had to live their ladies of heart away from fight and away from themselves, however Napoleon's love had more subjects.
Battle of Arcole , field on which Napoleon lost way to many man and by quirk of fate bullet destined to kill him, didn’t touched him. It’s reminding me of Charles XII of Sweden and his several dodges of bullets. However Napoleon did not stopped after that grieve battle and invaded Egypt since he couldn’t spoil England. And also he thought that since Paris is such dynamic, horizon changing state, then perhaps it’s better to stay away from it for now.
So when French attacked Acre, Turkish and British forces stopped them on the walls. That have forced Napoleon to live for France.
Then armed forces of republic crossed the Alps in May 1800th, covered still in snow. Jet his army defeated Austrians in battle of Marengo, losing his friend and reason of winning, General Louis Desaix.
On the other hand, Arthur Wellesley was engaged in winning Siege of Seringaptam in India, year before Napoleon faced the Alps. But he became ill with “Malabar Itch”, painful skin infection and was spending time reading and writing letters to Kitty, each and every day of recovery.
Napoleon was solder of vast impact effect, fighting through all Europe for revolutionary democracy of new French order. While Arthur Wellesley was on duty with 33th regiment, who has been reasonable warrior.
Both of these man had to live their ladies of heart away from fight and away from themselves, however Napoleon's love had more subjects.
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