Sharpe's Siege
Sharpe's Siege
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1810s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sharpe's Siege by Bernard Cornwell, Richard Sharpe, a British officer during the Napoleonic Wars, leads a mission to capture a French fort. Faced with strategic challenges and betrayal, he must navigate complex military and personal dilemmas to achieve success. The novel delves into themes of loyalty and leadership in the chaos of war.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Gritty
Emotional
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sharpe's Siege by Bernard Cornwell offers gripping military action and vivid historical detail, praised for its fast-paced plot and character depth. However, some readers find the battle scenes overly detailed, potentially slowing the narrative for those less interested in military strategy. Overall, it's a strong installment for fans of the Sharpe series.
Who Should Read Sharpe's Siege?
A reader who enjoys Sharpe's Siege by Bernard Cornwell typically revels in historical military fiction with rich detail and dynamic battle scenes. Fans of Patrick O’Brien’s Master and Commander series or C.S. Forester’s Hornblower novels will appreciate Cornwell's vivid storytelling and adventurous spirit.
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Sharpe's Siege is part of Bernard Cornwell's celebrated Richard Sharpe series, which chronicles the career of a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars.
Bernard Cornwell's inspiration for the Sharpe series came from C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower novels, but Cornwell wanted to explore the adventures of a soldier in the British army rather than in the navy.
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The book features richly detailed historical settings, a hallmark of Cornwell's writing, which often intertwines real historical events with the fictional exploits of Richard Sharpe.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1810s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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