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Jan 14, 2014 09:37AM
Excellent interview, Sharon. I do enjoy reading Bernard Cornwell. Sounds like I need to diverge from my beloved Saxon series.
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That's what I thought too, Sara. I think Sharpe has moved up on my list of books to get to. I think I like him already.
I really like the Sharpe series, but it is totally unlike the Saxon series; for one thing, not much humor. But I am a Sean Bean fan, and whenever I read a Sharpe book, naturally I am envisioning Sean in the role.
I almost purchased the first book in the Sharpe series, but the reviews said the eversion had a ton of mispellings, so I held off. Different author, but I also intend to get through the "Master and Commander" series; I read and enjoyed the first one (and LOVED the movie).
Loved the movie too (of Master and Commander). I did end up buying the Sharpe book today, but had not heard about the typos. Oh well. But Sharon, no humor??? Ugh. You know me... I'm not sure if I'll be able to handle that. Sigh.
It is not totally without humor, Stephanie But Sharpe does not have Uhtred's sardonic eye for the ridiculous, taking the world more seriously. These books are much shorter, too. So you can try one and see if you like it. Start with the first in the series, which explains how Sharpe was able to rise from the ranks, extraordinarily rare in the British army at that time.
Ah Sharpe, one of the very few times ever when I stumbled over the book AFTER the (wellmade) TV series. So whenever I'm reading it I'm automatically envisioning Sean Bean as Sharpe. Favorite character however is not Sharpe but Patrick Harper. So "o'er the hills, and far away" - this gave me a good idea of what I'd like to re-read again
I did, too, Anduine! So I also always envision Sharpe as Sean Bean. And I agree that Harper is a wonderful character, which is why I am not as keen on the India stories; I miss Patrick and the Chosen Men.
Quite so, Sharon, quite so. Sharpe is just not Sharpe anymore without the Chosen Men and Pat.
I liked the first book enough to move on to the second one. Sharpie (that nickname cracks me up) may not be as snarky as Uhtred, but I'm not sure Cornwell can write without a sardonic twist, so he's got it a bit as well even if he takes life more seriously. I love his tendency to deadpan his comments in response to the ridiculousness of the officers he talks to.
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