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Summary: The Liberator
Review: I don't think that Paul Dengelegi. Even read one of the old Casca series
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Summary: I loved the experience
Review: I have been a huge fan of Barry Sadler for many years now. It was very sad to hear of his death, and the likely end to the character of Casca: The Eternal Mercenary. It was a great surprise to one day find that the series has been continued. Casca The Liberator, I believe has taken the character to a new level. Barry Sadler had a knack to place Casca in an exciting time period and perilous adventure, however little else. Once that was established, the books just carried on with death after death, without much depth of character or storyline. Still, I loved the series. Dr. Dengelegi has taken it one step further, with layer upon layer of character development and a frightening journey into the tortured mind and soul of Casca Longinus. I loved the experience. And that is the operative word. I lived every emotion, smell, taste and feeling of the new Casca. There is enough mystery, history, adventure and romance for anyone. I have recomended this book to friends, male or female. There is much more to this book than many of the reviewers have given it credit. "Dull and uninspired"? Not at all. Some may have sadly shied away from the new author or the uncomfortable truth the book deals with, and that is unfortunate. I look forward to Casca #24. Long live Casca!
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ANY SADLER FAN
Review: I have been waiting for years to read a new Casca book. I certainly wasn't disappointed with Casca The Liberator! It's by far the best Casca book ever. The spirit of Sadler lives on through the writings of the new Casca author, Paul Dengelegi. This book is a must read for any Sadler fan.
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Summary: Pleased first time fan
Review: I have heard of the Casca series, but this was my first one. Eager and anxious to find some of the older books. I am aware this is a different author from the original, but I find the character of Casca fascinating. The whole time I was reading "The Liberator" I imagined myself as Casca. Quite a ride. Also, from what I know, Paul Dengelegi is a doctor with quite an interesting past, which could explain some of his references and knowledge of historical and technical detail. I can definitely recomend this book to anyone who is intersted in action, adventure, history etc. Look forward to more. BarrySadler.com for anyone interested in more Casca.
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Summary: Is this Casca?
Review: I read a book of from the casca series(#2)for the first time in 1987, and I was hooked. I have read the entire series a number of times over the years. Most were interesting and exciting, while some seemed to have been hastily written without much thought. They all, however, took me with them through the centuries as if I was really there. I would like to commend Mr. Dengelegi for attempting to continue the Casca series, but after reading his first endeavor, I was very disappointed. I can only hope his future novels will improve with experiance.
The Character was so different from Casca he dosen't even qualify to be the same person. Casca dies then lives again once, the situation permits, enduring the agony of living again. This guy lives and breathes under water, and fights with a spear through his heart and lungs. Get the character right. Casca was more like a spectator through most of the book. The action was chopped up with excessive descriptions. He did ve!ry little speaking. All he did was think. If you take out most of this there wouldn't be much book left. The book was basically boring. Casca should be in the thick of the action, not loafing around getting fat with a woman and her two overly young daughters for chapter after chapter. This was the first time I was relieved when I finised a book from the casca series.
Mr. Dengelegi, please try again, just don't try and change the character too much. Casca is Casca not a philosopher.
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Summary: An insult to Sadler's memory
Review: I really wanted to like this book as I have read all Sadler's Casca books and enjoyed most of them. I never actually finished reading the book, it was so bad.The writer needs a lot more editorial control regarding pace and structure. The whole middle section of the book (where I gave up) has no action - Casca sits around, eats his meals, and that's it. In the first few chapters the author spends a lot of time describing the other people on the boat and I thought these guys would be with Casca throughout the story, but they get killed off by the pirates - what a waste of time. I am surprised that Dengelegi was invited back to do a second book.
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Summary: The Return of the Eternal Mercenary
Review: I was extremely excited to find a new Casca novel after so many years. Like most Casca fans, I was saddened and disappointed to hear about the death of Barry Sadler. Mr. Sadler's Casca novels were always welcome reading. He had a wonderful ability to mix history, fiction, and plain old fashioned soldiering that produced many unforgettable stories. I was disappointed, however, with this new story. The author gets bogged down with inane diversions such as the endless baths, and feasting on lizards. And who ever heard of Casca getting fat!! In addition, there is none of the usual Casca language, or dialogue. The author has relegated Casca to a mere spectator for most of the story. I applaud the effort of trying to resurrect the undying soldier, but sincerely hope that the author will study more of Barry Sadler's style and use this to keep the original flavor of the series intact. I hope another story is in the offing, and will see if the old Casca flair is back.
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Summary: Very clever: a touch of history
Review: I was not expecting much from this new writer. I figured the publisher hired some hack to continue the series. This fellow actually improved the concept with a real understanding of the historical settings. It was very nice reading.
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Summary: I was unable to put it down.
Review: I was reading the book as a favor to a friend. I found it to be a favor to myself. I love the writers ability to take me on the journey. I found my imagination taking over and felt the heat and the cold and smelled the oders. Terror, fear, heartache. It Felt real. Its very entertaining. Keep them comming.
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Summary: A good try but just not Sadler type storytelling!
Review: I was thrilled to see a new Casca Book after all these years, but getting halfway thru this book I found myself speedreading thru it just to get it done! Now this guy's writing is good and he captures Casca's mood and his very being greatly, its just a very slow-going storyline. The beginning was real good but as soon as he got a couple of broads - it was dullsville! There just wasn't enough movement, action/adventure like Sadler would give you. This writer ought to write another one but keep it flowing and write the action scenes better. The action seqences were too broad and not personal enough like sadler made them. Casca himself though was well written and was the ever soulful-soldier and you felt sorry for the guy but there was just too much lovestory for me. Sadler's love storylines were some of his best writings but he didn't bog it down. I want to see more Casca but I just dont want to wait for something to happen!
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