Styut Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 After having read the whole of the Flashman series, I was at a bit of a loose end book wise. Someone suggested the Sharpe series, but I was never too keen on the tv series so didn't bother. However, Asda were doing a box set for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaustoMerckx Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've always had the same problem with the sharpe stuff but i'll give it a go somewhen. Just read 'The last kingdom' which I would highly recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) After having read the whole of the Flashman series, I was at a bit of a loose end book wise. Someone suggested the Sharpe series, but I was never too keen on the tv series so didn't bother. However, Asda were doing a box set for Edited November 26, 2009 by SueK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styut Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 It was the books I was referring to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) OK thanks (pleased about that:D). I loved Sharpe's Rifles as it was the first one to introduce Pat Harper. Edited November 27, 2009 by SueK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styut Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've got one and a half books to go before I get to Sharpes Rifles, so don't tell me what happens..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I believe Sharpe's Eagle was the first book published; Sharpe's Rifles was a "prequel" in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 but the tv series are very true to the stories and I have to say I like looking at Sean Bean so I'll stick to the DVDs;)We have them....and so do I Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistress Boleyn Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Being somewhat of an overly appreciative fangirl, I have the DVD boxset and the books: both are fantastic, and though the physical depiction of Sharpe wavers in the series when compared with the books, Sean Bean was undoubtedly a capital choice. He happens to fall into my 'phwoar' category... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The Sharpe series was recommended to me & I've been picking up odd copies in the charity shops for awhile now but hadn't got round to making a start on them till now. I've just finished reading Sharpe's Rifles & I thought it was fantastic I was gripped from beginning to end & even stayed up late last night so I could finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I love this series too, I picked up his first novel Sharpe's Eagle and loved it! Amazed by the historical accuracy and research he must of done. So then I went out and bought the whole series . Started reading them in chronological order, just finished Sharpe's Prey which I liked a lot and is second only to Sharpe's Eagle IMO. Also been watching the series, love Sean Bean as Sharpe and the series in general, shame they are a bit low budget though, can't really bring the scale of the battles to life. But they are still fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardengirl Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I have always liked the books, but the tv series [and dvd's of course] are also wonderful and that rarely happens does it? Great casting, really brings the books alive to see Sharpe in action! Very good writing, with a light touch and able to touch on the futility of war, as well as the bravery and small acts of kindness amongst the carnage. Also shows the Army class system [or rather, rank ] possibly the best historical tv [apart from I, Claudius ] that I have seen.Again, with I , Claudius, the tv lived up to Robert Graves' book in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Short Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I don't think Cornwell is a very good author compared to, say, Patrick O'Brian, but I truly enjoyed the whole Sharpe series. I also watched the series (from the library) as there are a few episodes that are not based on particular books and because Sean Bean is excellent as Sharpe. These books are easy to read, light-hearted, and very enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I have just started to read Cornwells Sharpe series, I am now on the second book and I am injoying them as much as I have his other books. Like a few of his characters Sharpe can be a right-you know-what once in a while but you still like him and cheer him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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