Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809 by Bernard Cornwell

Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809

Sharpe #8

Bernard Cornwell

288 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous tense medium-paced
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Bernard Cornwell's action-packed series that captures the gritty texture of Napoleonic warfare--now beautifully repackagedCaptain Richard Sharpe prepares to lead his men against the army of Napoleon at Talavera in what will be the bloodiest battle...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 60%
informative 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
emotional 13%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.02

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