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Summary: The genesis of Cornwell's Sharpe Saga
Review: .After having read the Starbuck serie (Civil War) from B. Cornwell, i had great expectations. To my great delight, the same feeling of plunging in the middle of an historical battlefield seized me after a few pages, making me forget about (every bloody thing I had to do in) my new house for a few hours. SHARPE'S TIGER is the first in the serie (of about 12) in chronological order. Even though Mr. Cornwell does'nt write them this way, if you want to appreciate the historical flavor and Sharpe's career in Her Majesty's army, you want to read them chronologically. The reader looking for nice fancy figures of speech will be left unsatisfied. Political correctness is also left in the closet. It is blunt, direct cannon-fodder daily life we are looking at and it is written that way You may disrespect these incompetent officiers, having bought their grade, you will probably hate Sgt. Hakeswill, the potence saved maniac. you will feel pity for Mary and the destiny traced for her. One thing is sure, we will all finish that book with the smell of gunpowder floating around us and a smile in the historical note about general Wellington All rights reserved to The Reviewer Provided by courtesy to Amazon.com
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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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Summary: What an incredible start to a great series!
Review: Chronologically, this is the first adventure of the war-loving soldier, Richard Sharpe. I am new to the series, but if the first three books are any indication (The India Trilogy), I will read them all. The author, Cornwell, is a perfect blend of great storyteller and excellent writer. Cornwell's discription of the siege of Seringapatum is beautifully rendered. The reader can feel the heat and exaustion, hear the swish of saber and whine of bullets. Often, in books that deal with military history, the reader may find himself slightly confused as to troops movements and tactics, but not here. Cornell is such a fantastic action writer, that it is all crystal clear. The reader can sense the flow of action, picture the battlefield perfectly, and understand the reasons behind the decisions; and all without hampering the surge of action. The characters in the novel are particularily well drawn. This is a story with great villians and enemies. Especially enjoyable is Sharpe's nemisis in the novel, the horrid Obadiah Hakewill, Sharpe's sadistic sargent. I also like the author's portrait of The Tippoo Sultan. while it would be hard to call it a sympathetic portrait, Cornwell takes pains to write this enemy in truthful, fascinating strokes. Just a great piece of work and one of the few books I have read lately that have kept me up all night reading. Onward, Mister Sharpe!
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Summary: Excellent Historical Fiction
Review: I have read many historical works of fiction. However, I had really no prior reading experience with this era of Indian/British history. This book provides an exciting adventure about British soldiers in late 18th century India.
Particularly follows the trials and adventures of a hardened soldier. This is not about any ordinary soldier. Rather, it's about Private Richard Sharpe.
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Summary: Greatest Book I've ever Read
Review: I recently read this book and it was amazing.From start to finish i never got bored. It's a great book for airplane, car or bus rides. Good for Children or adults. This is Cornwells best series so far.
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Summary: Excellent series. I love discovering new book series!!!
Review: My brother told me about the 'Sharpe' series and so I read Sharpe's Tiger. AWESOME!!! From the first page, Bernard Cornwell paints the picture of what life was like for enlisted 'grunts' in 1799. You can almost feel the heat of the desert and feel the grime. Cornwell puts you in Sharpe's shoes. It's written so vividly that it's like you're right there. I'm glad that there are 20 books in the series. I'll be reading every one. I LOVE discovering authors that I haven't read that write this well.. READ IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!
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Summary: First in the Richard Sharpe series, a Grand adventure
Review: Sharpe's Tiger is the first chronologically (although not the first written) in Bernard Cornwell's acclaimed Richard Sharpe series. In Sharpe's Tiger Private Richard Sharpe is in India fighting with the 33rd Regiment. His regimental officer is inept, and his sergeant is the evil Hakeswill, but overall Sharpe is happy. Then, his woman catches the eyes of his superiors and Sharpe is set up for death. He is tricked into hitting an officer and sentenced to a brutal flogging. Yet, despite the flogging Sharpe is saved by his colonel Arthur Wellesley and sent on a secret mission with a young officer named Lawford. Sent to a impregnable fortress controlled by the Tippoo, Sharpe must battle British and native forces to complete his mission. Failure means hideous death, but success could lead him to more wealth than he could possibly imagine. Once again Bernard Cornwell writes a rolicking adventure. By taking Sharpe back to the beginning, Cornwell brings an added dimension to his classic character. It is interesting to see Sharpe grow and mature as a soldier. Overall, I highly recommend this volume of historical fiction.
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Summary: Very Simple
Review: This book is the greatest adventure I have ever read. This is Indiana Jones and the Charge of the Light Brigade. This is simply what most writers aspire to. Cornwell is a genius at description and character and action.
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Summary: Sharpe the raw recruit.
Review: This book is the one all Sharpe fans have been waiting for, Sharpe before he got his commission. The book sets Sharpe as a raw recruit off to fight in India. As with all the Sharpe books you great a great insight into the battles fought in the past, this book is no different. The history lesson we get here is of the siege of Seringapatum (1799), the island fort of the Tippoo of Mysore. Sharpe sets of on a mission with the promise of promotion and finds himself going from prisoner to hero. The rest you have to read, i don't want to spoil the plot, just know its a great read from a great author. This is the first of a series of books set in India (Tiger, Triumph, and Fortress) all of which are fantastic. The book introduces us to the beginning of the Sharpe Hakeswill relationship, which is a great part of the Sharpe series. This book sets Sharpe off on his voyage, which will one day see him serving next to the Prince of Orange at Waterloo. If you're new to the Sharpe series I recommend reading them in order, the story constantly evolves and it just gets better and better. 5 Stars.
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Summary: Now I understand all the hype!
Review: This is the first Sharpe novel I have read, although I did catch some of the TV series. I am not a fan of multiple formula novels churned out by lazy writers, and I was suspicious of this series. But Cornwell has done something different here. He has taken real events, from the career of Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington). Then he has inserted the character of Richard Sharp, a canny ex-thief ranker in the British Infantry. One of the men Wellington was to describe as "Scum of the Earth" after Badajoz. From the viewpoint of Sharpe we see the business end of the British Army, a worms eye view of the rise of Wellesley and the Indian and Peninsular campaigns. What you are getting is real history fleshed out with a cracking good story. And it is very well done! I am very tempted to dig further into this substantial series of books. I can see why they have become so popular.
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