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" It took over a year to read this one - started it in August 2010. I finally got fed up with the cookie-cutter plot of Sharpe finding "the most beautiful woman in the world," bedding her, then moving on to the next book only to find another "most beautiful woman in the world." The biggest redeemer of this book was when Sharpe caught the French soldier's eye and they both shrugged at each other over the absurdity of war as they marched past each other at the battle of Salamanca. Will finish the series, but at a year a book it might take some time. "
- R., 2/16/2014
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" Sharpe is married and has his first affair ,fast paced as the other novels "
- Sam, 2/16/2014
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" This late in the series, books about Richard Sharpe hold very few suprises. In fact, it is very hard for me to say anything else about 'Sharpe's Sword' but that its plot is once again formulaic, repetitive and perdictable. However, strange as it may seem, these rather negative qualities don't mean that it's a boring or bad book. Bernard Cornwell's writing style keeps this book alive and if you're looking for a fun, quick read, it may just hit the spot. "
- Marcus, 2/11/2014
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" Honestly one of the better Sharpe novels that I've read thus far. Not too much dwelling in the evil "enemy of the day" and some of the visiting characters are actually well-crafted. Also the friendship between Sharpe and Harper is developing nicely and reaches a sort of a peak in this story when Sharpe is "in trouble". "
- Marko, 2/8/2014
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" A typical Sharpe novel. Fun read "
- Mary, 1/31/2014
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" great author who interweaves history into a story that is easily followed and hard to put down "
- Jason, 1/28/2014
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" My first intro to the Sharpe series. Loved it. He is such a badass! The author really does his homework and is so historically accurate for a fictional character. "
- Andrew, 12/31/2013
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" Lame. Mediocre writing, dull plotting, false characters. "
- Eric, 12/23/2013
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" The Richard Sharpe series is a magnificent work of historical fiction. Bernard Cornwell has written an amazing series following Sharpe from a private in India to a Lt. Colonel at Waterloo and then a civilian farmer. "
- Hazel, 11/28/2013
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" Sharpe gets a new sword. And has to use it. "
- Sho, 11/12/2013
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" This is my favorite of all the Sharpe books. "
- Tenya, 11/9/2013
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" 'Twas amusing, which was all I asked for! Love reading about kickass people and their kickass lives and arch rivals, etc... Lovely. "
- Simone, 11/3/2013
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" Fairly typical of the series, good but not one of the very best in the series. If you like the series you would certainly not want to skip this book. If you are not entranced by the series this is one to skip. "
- Ross, 10/14/2013
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" Just another great chapter in a day of the life of a hero "
- Greg, 7/17/2013
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" What can I say. It's Charpe and I like the stories. "
- Jon, 10/25/2012
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" another great sharpe book, this one was a little different and had a twist that i didnt quite figure it out which was nice "
- Carrie, 9/23/2012
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" Excellent!! Sharpe tangles with French spies as the British and their allies battle the French Army in and around Salamanca in western Spain. "
- Bill, 7/21/2012
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" I think this may be the best of the Sharpe series "
- Tom, 6/16/2012
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" All the Sharpe books by Cornwell are wonderful, but this is my very favorite of the series. "
- Melodie, 8/26/2011
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" Shame on Sharpe; he cheats on his wife. Not a good idea when she's probably killed as many of the French as he has. We'll have to wait and see if he fesses up in a future book. At least he regretted it in the end. "
- Scott, 8/13/2011
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" Another excellent Sharpe read. Incorporates espionage and battle, (and individual combat) with Sharpe in the middle of it all! He's simply a magnet for danger and excitement. And of course, the women. "
- Jansen, 3/2/2011
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" Excellent!! Sharpe tangles with French spies as the British and their allies battle the French Army in and around Salamanca in western Spain.
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- Bill, 2/20/2011
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" After watching the BBC Sharpe's series staring Sean Bean (in tight pants!) I decided to try the books. Mr Cornwell has done an excellent job with research. The Sharpe character of the television series is definitely a sanitized version of the book character.
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- Janice, 1/4/2011
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" Better than others in the mid part of this series. Not quite as formulaic or predictable
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- David, 10/30/2010
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" The end bit with the two swords was a bit corny. There was a relationship twist that I didn't see coming; one that could have been, nonetheless, better developed. Or, maybe the author plans to do that in a future book?
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- Patrick, 9/19/2010
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" Love the battle, tactics, camaraderie, and the history.
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- Kathy, 8/30/2010
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" another great sharpe book, this one was a little different and had a twist that i didnt quite figure it out which was nice
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- Carrie, 5/17/2010
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" Just another great chapter in a day of the life of a hero
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- Mr., 12/9/2009
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" My first intro to the Sharpe series. Loved it. He is such a badass! The author really does his homework and is so historically accurate for a fictional character.
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- Andrew, 10/16/2009
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" Another good one in the series.
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- Tom, 10/12/2009
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" Fairly typical of the series, good but not one of the very best in the series. If you like the series you would certainly not want to skip this book.
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- Ross, 8/11/2009
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