A review by jandi
El capitán Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte

4.0

Really exciting adventure book, in the style of Dumas' "Three Musketeers". Captain Alatriste is a veteran soldier and sword for hire who struggles to make a living while taking care of the son of an old friend who died in war. Lots of action and sword fighting (including Francisco de Quevedo!), cool characters and an interesting story.

The first line truly drew me in, and action did not stop until the end.