Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell

Sharpe's Rifles

Sharpe #6

Bernard Cornwell

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Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell is ideal for readers who crave gritty historical adventures steeped in military strategy and the relentless tension of survival against overwhelming odds.

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When Sharpe rises from the ranks to take command, he finds himself with an unexpected ally in the war against Napoleon. It's 1809, and the powerful French juggernaut is sweeping across Spain. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is newly in command of the de...

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Community Reviews

4.07
based on 887 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

tense: 60%

informative: 18%

inspiring: 18%

challenging: 15%

funny: 15%

dark: 12%

emotional: 6%

hopeful: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

51% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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