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Summary: The is an excellent addition to the series
Review: I have read all this series by Mr. Cornwell. I especially enjoyed the description of Wellington's campaings in Spain and France from the perspective of a junior officer in addition to the description of Richard Sharpe's struggle within the hidebound military system of the times. I grew up with C.S. Forester and first learned of the Peninsula Campaign in Rifleman Dood and The Gun. Much like Hornblower he (Sharpe) rose through the ranks by merit alone.As Hemmingway recomended Hornblower to "Anyone literate I know" I recommend any of the Sharpe novels to everyone I know who enjoys a excellent story or loves history.
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Summary: grim colonial army life with maximum adventure!!!
Review: After devotedly reading through all 11 (or was it 12) other books, I picked this up without even looking past the title and author. I wasn't disappointed!! It is a delight to read military fiction which doesn't spare the gritty ugly side of war or ignore the occasional repite of commaraderie. It is even more of a delight to have a hero who is so human. Perhpas it makes heroism more in the grasp of the mortal man by realizing just how fallable they all start off and finish...
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Summary: brilliant, just brilliant
Review: ever since seeing Shape's Eagle on TV i have wanted to read one of the Sharpe books and this is better than the film.
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Summary: Great fun; great adventure
Review: This prequal to the Sharpe series was delightful. Its full of action and adventure. Hopefully, it will be one of many Sharpe India novels. This series is just too good to end.
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Summary: Great read that made me want to read more of the series
Review: This book was a fantastic way to get into the Sharpe series and it makes the TV programs look dull and boring. I was disapointed I hadn't got the next book to read afterwards. So I read it again.
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Summary: Finally, the book Sharpe fans have waited for!
Review: Ever since Cornwell's first Sharpe book, fans have wanted to know the complete story of Sharpe beginning his climb up the ranks of the Brittish army. A real treat for readers is the appearance of Sgt Obidiah Hakeswilll, the villian who has become a favorite of mine. This book is well writen and one of my personal favorites of the Sharpe series. It seems to show more of the vulnerability that is encased in the young Richard Sharpe. The battles in India also add to the readers understanding of Brittish colonialism. After completing this novel I could not help but eagerly await the next Sharpe novel "Triumph".
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Summary: A right, ripping, sizzling yarn of classic daring do !
Review: I was particularly taken by this books clear and easy to read style, coupled with a story that flowed effortlessly. Late 18th century drama unfurls convincingly with rich colours, good imagery and well crafted human relationships and I found myself observing Sharpe as if he were my friend. His relationship with Lieutenant Lawford becomes deeper as the adventure rattles on, and more interesting, when contrasted with the brutal and savage natured Sergeant Hakeswill. I found a bit of myself in all the characters, and that was this books special charm. In all, it was well written armchair reading: "Boys Own" action adventure stuff....
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Summary: I'm only giving this a 10...
Review: ...because that's the highest the counter allows. If not, I'd give it a 20. My introduction to Richard Sharpe, the character came through the TV movies aired here on PBS. My introduction to Mr. Cornwell's books came through this novel. Last spring, while at Gatwick Airport, I saw the hardcover displayed in a bookstore. Facing an 8 hour flight watching movies I'd already seen and disliked I decided "Sharpe's Tiger" was the better investment of time. It certainly was. Since then, I've read all of the Sharpe novels. I am always impressed, and as a novelist myself, more than a little envious of Mr. Cornwell's gifts. He melds fascinating historical details with blood and thunder adventure featuring a flawed, yet undeniably heroic protagonist. In this particular genre, Mr. Cornwell has no peers. I'm hooked on "Sharpie" for life.
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Summary: The beginning of the adventure
Review: Having been a big fan of Richard Sharpe and his creator, Bernard Cornwell, for many years, I was extremely pleased to see this title. It's been kind of interesting, how Mr. Cornwell has bounced through time in writing Sharpe's adventures, but it's been lots of fun. Mr. Cornwell does a great job of recreating the feel of the Napoleonic Era, and since I started reading these books, I have gotten more interested in the time-frame.
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Summary: Richard Sharpe is back and India will never be the same!
Review: Bernard Cornwell's 'Richard Sharpe' series is one of the best historical fiction series ever written, and to have a new Sharpe adventure is a pleasure! Even better is to now have an adventure of Richard Sharpe's younger soldiering days before Wellington promoted him to Lieutenant in 1809 Spain, to read of Sharpe's adventures in India, and it is my hope that Mr. Cornwell brings us more of Sharpe's adventures in India (although I will miss reading about Sharpe's escapades,adventures, and battles with Sergeant Patrick Harper at his side). SHARPE'S TIGER, although an adventure in itself to be read at any period in the SHARPE series, is another wonderful way to introduce readers to Richard Sharpe, the best damn soldier ever in the British Army, now or ever!
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