Sharpe's Tiger - Bernard Cornwell

...behaviour serves perfectly to accentuate Sharpe's ruthlessness and down to earth attitude to life. The only other character that is particularly well-drawn (although he only plays a very small part in this book) is Sergeant Obadiah Hawkswill, the man that any fan of either the books or TV series loves to hate. He is perfectly described and although I couldn't help but picture Pete Postlethwaite (who played the role in the TV series), I think that ...
...didn't seem as fresh as Sharpe's Rifles or Eagle. Locations were particularly well described, and even within the first chapter I could almost feel the heat and dust that Sharpe and his comrades were experiencing. There were however a few occasions when I felt that there was perhaps a little too much description and not enough action, which meant that the narrative didn't flow quite as well as it could have. Saying that the plot is still action packed, ...

sandemp 30.09.2005 (01.10.2005) · Read full review
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...It turns out though that Sharpe's problems are just beginning and he has to make certain decisions to aid the British invasion. This is currently the first novel in Bernard Cornwell's series of books following the adventures of Richard Sharpe. Of course most people will be more familiar with the exploits of Sharpe on ITV starring Sean Bean. Until recently this had been my only experience of the series as well, but having quite enjoyed the TV series ...
...recent addition to the series, Sharpe's Tiger takes the reader back to his first real battle. The first thing that became apparent as I started to read this was Cornwell's attention to detail. He likes to give the reader a feel of what is really going on and I felt this added a hint of realism to his writing. The book is based on real events and he sums up the events during his 7 pages of historical notes at the end. All this seemed to add a real ...

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...Sharpe at the beginning of Sharpe's Tiger, the first book (chronologically) in a series of (currently) around twenty novels charting his struggle against his twin enemies of bureaucracy and the French to achieve fame and fortune. For now though, Sharpe is a lowly private, the lowest of the low. Well respected by his fellows for his competence and charisma, his good looks earn him a beautiful woman and the enmity of his thoroughly unpleasant sergeant ...
...to death, Sharpe is rescued from the triangle for a secret mission, to infiltrate the city of Seringapatam, and rescue a British Colonel who has vital knowledge. One of the most impressive features of all the Sharpe books is the detailed research and wealth of historical fact that slips in to a book that also combines breakneck action and stunning heroism. You really get immersed in the world, and Cornwell has a real talent for introducing background ...

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Sharpe’s Tiger is the book most devotees of the Sharpe series have been waiting for. Yet again we are treated to a magnificent far-reaching plot, this time set in the city states of India during the glory days of the East India Company. The year is 1799 and siege of Seringapatam is about to begin. The book opens with a marvellously well written battle scene describing a meeting engagement between the English troops and their Indian allies ...
...in the aftermath of this battle that we finally discover the foundations of Richard Sharpe’s and Obadiah Hakeswill’s relationship of mutual loathing which is something that has been missing from the other books in this series. As you read this book you will be exposed to the brualisation of ordinary men and the character of Richard Sharpe cannot escape this historical fact something less brave authors might have shied away from. As a ...

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Sharpe’s Tiger is another excellent book from Bernard Cornwell in his Sharpe series. This book follows our hero, Richard Sharpe and the British Army on their conquest of India. Along with a well written sub-plot (Sharpe’s lovelife and ambitions), this book takes us through the siege at Seringapatam, and Sharpe’s own personal battle against his nemesis, Hawkeswill. All Bernard Cornwell’s book are well written and researched, and the historical note ...

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Sharpe’s tiger is the start of the series and sees Richard Sharpe as a new recruit joining the British army in India. The story is set around the siege of Seringapatam the home of the powerful Tippoo of Mysore. An army officer is captured and Sharpe volunteers to attempt a rescue not counting on his advisory Obadiah Hakeswill. Sharp is on the inside and help is on the outside he has to use all of his cunning to survive. Cornwell paints a vivid ...

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...of all Bernard Cornwalls books. Sharpe's Tiger is the one most sharpe fans have been waiting for. The story line is baisically, the East India company's head of inteligence Colonel Mccandless is captured by the Tippoo's cavalry while collecting inteligence of a trap layed for the British army in the west wall of Seringapatam. Private Sharpe has recently been recruited by Sargeant Obidiah Hakeswill who makes his dailly life a living hell. However ...
...nephew so when a plan is devised to free the colonel Lawford chooses sharpe to go with him. Sharpe and Lawford are to pretend to be deserters from the british army. So they can find Colonel Mcandles, find out what he knows about Seringapatam's defences then get a message out with the help of a merchant called Ravi Shekar who unknown to sharpe and Lawford had been executed the weeks before. Sharpe and Lawford are then found out with a little bit ...

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I read this book a while ago now but thought while I’m reviewing a few books I’ll give you my mind on this one. Sharpe’s Tiger, the beginning of the Sharpe series, and what a series. This first book will have you hooked from the moment you start reading, and afterwards you will be searching out the continuation books of the Sharpe series. Its full of historical fact that has you spellbound. Mr Cornwell has researched this book excellently which is ...
...book there is a historical note to reinforce the slightly fictitious plot. The book is full of colourful characters, including our hero Mr Richard Sharpe. I won’t give the plot away too much but Sharpe helps to save the British army from the Tippoo of Mysore. A totally recommended read for the person who wishes to read a good yarn and also learn a little historical fact. ...

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