Flashman at the Charge (Flashman)
by George MacDonald Fraser
published
October 1st 1986
(first published 2006)
by Plume
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binding
Paperback, 288 pages
isbn
0452264138
(isbn13: 9780452264137)
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George Macdonald Fraser's rather unique hero (the obnoxious bully of Thomas Hughes' pious Victorian classic TOM BROWN'S SCHOOLDAYS, reborn as a dashing, lustful paladin of the British Empire who's secretly one of the most cowardly scoundrels available in literature) had perhaps his best and most interesting outing in this 1973 novel. Forced through a ridiculous set of circumstances to join British forces in the Crimean War, Flashman survives the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava and Russi...more
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Read in May, 2007
Flashman in Russia!
One of the things I really love about the Flashman novels is how they stir up an interest in a historical period which I know very little about. In this case I think Yakub Beg and Izzat Kutebar sort of steal the show from what should have been pretty exciting stuff in the Crimea but it's all great reading just the same.
Favourite moments include Flashy catching his wife with Lord Cardigan and the escape-by-sleigh-pursued-by-wolves.
As always, Flashman is the most...more
One of the things I really love about the Flashman novels is how they stir up an interest in a historical period which I know very little about. In this case I think Yakub Beg and Izzat Kutebar sort of steal the show from what should have been pretty exciting stuff in the Crimea but it's all great reading just the same.
Favourite moments include Flashy catching his wife with Lord Cardigan and the escape-by-sleigh-pursued-by-wolves.
As always, Flashman is the most...more
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Read in July, 2008
One of the most magnificent cad/bounder scenes in literary history takes place during an "escape by sleigh" scene. Bravissimo, you despicable wretch!
And, as always for the Flashman books, a very well drawn look at a place and time: Russia, in this case.
Additional goodness: the Charge of the Light Brigade section was quite thrilling. It's hard to adequately portray chaos in prose, but this was well done. My favorite Flashman book to date (I've read the 1st four).
And, as always for the Flashman books, a very well drawn look at a place and time: Russia, in this case.
Additional goodness: the Charge of the Light Brigade section was quite thrilling. It's hard to adequately portray chaos in prose, but this was well done. My favorite Flashman book to date (I've read the 1st four).
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Read in March, 2008
I was cautious starting the Flashman series. This was a very nasty guy, but the writing was top notch and I did understand the whole anti-hero thing.
But each book got better and better. Then this one. Simply amazing. And now I see Flashman differently. Yes, still a cad, but forget the anti-hero thing. Flashman is a true hero - just a coward, womanizer, self-serving kind. I can't recommend these books strongly enough.
But each book got better and better. Then this one. Simply amazing. And now I see Flashman differently. Yes, still a cad, but forget the anti-hero thing. Flashman is a true hero - just a coward, womanizer, self-serving kind. I can't recommend these books strongly enough.
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Read in May, 2008
Harry Flashman turns up in Balaclava and get himself mixed up in the Charge of the Light Brigade! Another excellent blend of humor and history. These books are the greatest!
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recommends it for:
Everyone with a sense of humor
He should get a 6th star for throwing her out of the sled.
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Amazing how a fart can change history. Fun and more fun.
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Read in October, 2008
A fast paced, raunchy guide to the history of Britain through the eyes of a semi-heroic scoundrel. Quite a fun book, based loosely on actual fact. Full of embellishments, half-truths and stereotypes, there is enough story to keep you reading, enough history to keep you interested.
Kept me quite entertained for a while.
Kept me quite entertained for a while.
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