Sharpe's Sword

Another great story from Bernard Cornwell. Cornwell is the master of battle scenes and he brings the battle field to life in this book. I believe this is the first book that he had Sharpe ride in a Calvary charge; Cornwell made me feel as if I was on a horse in the charge! Frederick Davidson did a great job narrating the story. Sharpe wanted Colonel Leroux sword but I was disappointed that in the end he did not keep it or give it to Theresa. In the epilogue I enjoyed Cornwell's description of what the city and area is like today. I would love to take a trip to Portugal and Spain following battles of the French and British.

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Definitely a

Many graphic battle scenes with accompanying battle strategies and blood and guts descriptions appeal more to men than women, I suspect. Good plot and appealing hero.

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Another good Sharpe adventure.

What did you love best about Sharpe's Sword?

Although the Sharpe books contain similar story lines, it's always worth the read to see how he and Sgt Harper escape from the most recent French threat. This book has a dispicable villain who gives Sharpe the opportunity to savor revenge as a "dish served cold".

What other book might you compare Sharpe's Sword to and why?

I think each Sharpe book is best compared to others in the series, and I like the manner in which the author ties the books together. I suggest that they be read in sequence so that the various recurring characters will fall easily into place in the reader's memory. If the reader enjoys Hornblower/Aubrey, I think this series will also provide enjoyable reading.

Which character – as performed by Frederick Davidson – was your favorite?

Sgt Harper

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but I try to make each of the Sharpe books last over a few days of driving to and from various destinations.

Any additional comments?

Although I have read reviews criticizing one or more of the performers in the Sharpe series, I have enjoyed the slightly different perspective that each one brings to the books.

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Vintage Sharpe

My kingdom for a sword? What would Sharpe do for a Hattori Hanzo katana?

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Sharpe in Past Tents or Future Tents Plue? Perfect!

A sudden break in the enthralling life of Richard Sharpe, our honorable, heroic bad boy we all wish we knew.
In these historically accurate books about the life of a British soldier in the empire-building years, Sharpe has increasingly appeared almost impervious to serious injury. It became somewhat trite that, in spite of minor setbacks,he would defy odds and walk away from every encounter. Until this story.
He is killed in this story.
Dead.
But what of the rest of the books in this evolutionary series? They must be tales of the gap years between earlier books. Or is this book a fevered dream? (Please God, no.) Wait! I have it. Sharpe discovered an enchanted time-travel sword, blessed by Wellington so the wielder can transport themself in time - to wit: slash right to go to the future; slash left to go to the past. What else can the answer be?
Intrigued?
Buy this book. You will not be disappointed. If you are, go back in time and DON’T buy this book. See how easy life can be?

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Appropriate twist ends story

Makes me want to visit Spain and see Salamanca. Sharpe continues to demonstrate both his humanity and his prowess.

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Little more farfetched

Audio version narrated by Fredrick Davidson.

This one is a little more farfetched. Sharpe survives an impossible wound and eventually recovers. The sword Harper remakes for Sharpe is an attempt at something more sentimental, but it comes off gimmicky and choosing to stick with it over a Klingenthal is just farcical.

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One of the Best in the Series

This was a great listen. Never a dull moment. The narration was fantastic. Looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Excellent

Cornwells’s dramatic and historical skills are demonstrated to high degree…. Again. Another triumph in the Sharpes series.

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Fantastic!!

Fans will adore this version - performance is a legendary tribute to both the actor AND Bernard Cornwell. I'm not even going to bother with any newer edition that might be produced

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