Sharpe's Gold: The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810 by Bernard Cornwell

Sharpe's Gold: The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810

Sharpe #9

Bernard Cornwell

304 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous fast-paced
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Spain, August 1810The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it.In the tre...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 42%
informative 21%
dark 14%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.81

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