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" A good, fast read. Not sure I want to continue the series though, since I'm guessing that all the books will seem the same. "
- Jen, 2/15/2014
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" I'm sure that fans of military historical fiction love this series - I liked Sharpe, and the details of life in the British army were interesting, but the battles... ugh. Too much gory detail, blah blah blah cannons and dust and screaming and... Not my cuppa tea. "
- Lisa, 2/5/2014
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" Fast paced. Full of energy and blood. "
- Tom, 2/2/2014
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" This book was a weird combination of a great read that included skimming long passages of [author gets lost in detail and worldbuilding here]. (And hello! Unrepentant, rife head-hopping, with no effort to make any natural transition.) But the characterization was awesome, and the people were real, and boy did their various plights seem real, too. Looks like I'll be hunting up the next book somewhere... "
- Doranna, 1/22/2014
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" Trying series....like Sharpe character a lot. Trying next book. Must admit that the series has grapped my attention. Did not think the battles and all would be my cup of tea but they are really well written and the people and situations hold on to you while you are reading. "
- Rachael, 1/21/2014
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" I've read this book twice now and both times I have stopped part of the way through and then gone back to it. It's a great book as all of Bernard Cornwell's books are, but it's not my favourite and it's a bit slow to start with. "
- Rich, 1/12/2014
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" Entertaining, Historical fiction during the Napoleonic wars. "
- Jake, 1/11/2014
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" Definitely read this one first in the series. Great, accurate, authentic India landscapes, wonderfully obnoxious army officers and the BEST villain sergeant imaginable. Cornwell writes battle scenes like nobody else, bloody, graphic, bloodcurdling and breathless. "
- Stanley, 1/11/2014
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" Series follows the life of hero Richard Sharpe, an almost anti-hero, through his rise in the ranks of the British Army during the Napoleonic Era, Sharpe's Tiger takes place in India at the beginning of Sharpe's career. "
- Philipottum, 12/27/2013
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" This book was simply fantastic. For some reason, I have always been fascinated by the era of British colonialism, and to be able witness this first hand through the eyes of a soldier was incredible. "
- Troy, 12/19/2013
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" Really enjoyed it. Loved the Masterpiece Theatre "Sharpe's..." The history interested me. The dawning of the British Empire, the intertwining of fiction, history and interesting characters are strong points of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe's Tiger. I look forward to the next book in the series. "
- Sandy, 12/5/2013
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" Good start to the Sharpe series "
- Dale, 12/1/2013
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" I have just discovered Bernard Cornwell and I'm loving his stuff. Great reads and you're getting insight into history at the same time. "
- Annie, 8/2/2013
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" Fantastic narrative as usual by Mr. Cornwell. Accurate historical details, most importantly, but also his usual sound knowledge of when to bend unnecessary truths. I will be onto the next one as soon as I can. "
- Dan, 4/29/2013
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" Cornwell went back to write this "pre-equal" to the Sharpe series. These later novels feel rushed, like he's just pushing them out at this point. It's still good, action-packed historical fiction but Cornwell can do better if he'd just take the time. "
- Jason, 10/5/2012
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" Brilliant story-writing, and certainly very smooth blending of fiction with the actual historical facts. Can't believe that I put off reading the Sharpe series until now. Very glad that I decided to kick-off the series. Things are gonna get interesting soon. "
- Jansen, 5/25/2012
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" I had seen and enjoyed the Sharpe's movies on PBS's Masterpiece Theater (starring Sean Bean). This first book was even better. "
- Robert, 1/1/2012
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" The first of the Sharpe books chronologically this does a good job of explaining the characters background and motivations as well as the politics of the setting (India, 1799). Great opening to what looks to be a fantastic series. "
- John, 12/31/2011
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" My older brother lent me this and I was completely sucked in. What a page-turner! I really enjoyed it. However, I was left with the feeling that reading more of Sharpe would just be a repeat with scene changes so I have never picked up another. "
- Lily, 10/25/2011
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" Okay. Bit light but that's what I am after for the moment. I now know more about the british invasion of india. And the Tippoo sultan. "
- Neil, 8/28/2011
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" I've been reading the Saxon series and have been awaiting the next book. In a bit of desperation I picked up Sharpe's Tiger. It's a great read, now I have a new series to delve into. "
- Joanna, 7/23/2011
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" Solid historical fiction and adventure story. The first of the Sharpe series which has caused me to go on and buy/read several others.
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- Tom, 6/29/2011
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" Best Sharpe novel. By a country mile.
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- Sophie, 6/25/2011
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" Non a livello degli altri libri di Cornwell. Si fatica un po' a entrare in empatia con i personaggi, anche se verso la fine il feeling migliora.
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- Alessandro, 6/13/2011
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" Very interesting character, The main character is a thief, cheat and liar, but also have a streak of heroism and nationalism which make him a very likeable character. even the Antagonist character have some personalities. definitely would continue to the next book on the series :D
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- Rendy, 5/17/2011
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" A fascinating look at British armed forces in the late 18th century.
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- Elizabeth, 2/2/2011
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" Its a great book to get you hooked onto the Sharpe series. Really good details about the battles and the environment surrounding the army.
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- Kushal, 1/27/2011
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" I didn't expect to enjoy this so much, but couldn't put it down. Can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
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- Rich, 1/19/2011
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" good read, not as good as outlander though.
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- Joan, 1/15/2011
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