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Sharpe's Siege

Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Siege

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Bernard Cornwell

Sharpe's Siege

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1810s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.4

11,635 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.4

11,635 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1810s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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