| Sharpe's Honor |  | Author: Bernard Cornwell
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1435295528
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9781435295520
ASIN: 1435295528
Publication Date: June 5, 2008
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An unfinished duel, a midnight murder, and the treachery of a beautiful prostitute lead to the imprisonment of Sharpe. Caught in a web of political intrigue for which his military experience has left him fatally unprepared, Sharpe becomes a fugitive-a man hunted by both ally and enemy alike. REVIEW: Consistently exciting... these are wonderful novels. (Stephen King)
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 End weak, but great book December 16, 2008
Poor end, but Sharpe's Honour Novel Another Page Turner
By Kristin Battestella
In the throngs of homebound illness, what am I doing? Reading Sharpe, of course. Bernard Cornwell's ninth novel in the series again adds depth that didn't fit in the fine on screen adaptation.
As I've mentioned before, the television series may have taken a few misses by filming the novels out of order and prematurely introducing characters. The Sharpe's Sword book comes before the Honour novel, yet the Honour film introduces La Marquesa-according to them, she's never met Sharpe. Fortunately, the novel expands on their unusual relationship from the Sword novel. Sharpe's wife is now dead, and he must find La Marquesa to prove his innocence and keep the fragile balance between England and Spain. But of course, Sharpe's motives are entirely manly; wishing to see the `Golden Whore' again.
I prefer Cornwell's writing when it is Sharpe dominated; Richard's conflicts, internal drama amidst historical dilemmas. Sure I like Sean Bean and action and the period production and cheekiness of the Sharpe films, but I don't read for those things. When Sharpe's Honour is intimately Sharpe, it is very much like Hornblower. Sharpe is the hero we love of course, but he's also a man, a common soldier caught in a world not of his making.
Unfortunately, Cornwell strays more and more from the close viewpoint of Sharpe and his friends as the series moves forward. After a lovely build up of Sharpe alone, then with La Marquesa; the latter third of the Honour novel switches between Wellington, La Marquesa, the French Marshals, even King Joseph. Of course Sharpe couldn't be everywhere for the big historical finale, but we spend so much time with strangers and history for the end. The epilogue about what happens to Sharpe is just that, an afterthought almost. You can't spend half a book with a man on a quest to reclaim his rank and then say, `Sharpe, now a Major again' and think that sums it up.
Cornwell is a historical novelist and of course he does a lot of research and his lavish portrayals of historical events are divine, but if I wanted to read a history book, I would. I'm interested in character, and conflict, and restitution. Despite a heavy handed action lackluster ending, Sharpe's Honour is a must for any Sharpe enthusiast. The character driven first half of the novel is worth a read.
Quick one-off Sharpe story hits the usual high points May 19, 2007
in "Sharpe's Honor," Richard Sharpe is set up by the French spymaster Pierre Ducos. The plot is dastardly - Sharpe is accused of murdering a prominent Spanish general at a time when English-Spanish relations are at the most delicate. What else can Wellington do except throw Sharpe to the wolves of carpricious justice?
Well, plenty. If you have looked at the titles of this series, you know that Sharpe survives Ducos' gambit and lives to fight another day. The pleasures of "Sharpe's Honor" lie not in the plot but in Bernard Cornwell's telling of it. Here you will find all the usual Cornwell figures - a damsel in distress, a diabolical enemy of fearsome murderous prowess, and the reeling yet mighty French army.
Look for all the usual stock Cornwell features in "Sharpe's Honor." Love scenes, battle scenes, intrigue . . . it is such an exciting novel that it is almost a shame to give "Sharpe's Honor" a mere four stars. But there is something about "SH" that makes the novel a foregone conclusion. There is never any serious risk for our hero, because we know he will turn out right in the end. And while Cornwell writes another amazing battle scene in the climactic battle of Vitorita, we've almost grown accustomed to amazing Cornwell battle scenes. Long story short - this is a fun book, but does little to separate it from the rest of the Sharpe series to merit a five-star rating.
Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series is among the most entertaining sustained series available. Fans of the series will of course read "Sharpe's Honor," and enjoy it, but few will consider it a high water mark for the series as a whole. Check it out.
 A Great Series August 15, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is another entry on the Sharpe series. It is fun, entertaining and very readable. Cornwell's research is as excellent as usual. He takes some licenses for the shake of the story and continuity, but this is OK. Some people are outraged by the portrait of some of the real historical characters, but historical characters are rarely depicted accurately in historical fiction, so I think this can be forgiven. Besides, usually a more serious account of these characters is given at the end of the book on the Historical Note.
Many people insist in compare this series with Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander. I don't think this is fair for any of the series, they are different entities. What they have in common is that once you start you may get hooked and devour one book after another...
And in the literary world today that is a rare and marvelous thing.
Cornwell is a master October 30, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is Cornwell at his finest. Sharpe, wrongfully acused of murder, sets off in search La Puta Durada in order to clear his name of her husband's murder secretly engineered by Major Ducos. Sharpe, the continual underdog, manages to save his skin once again! Cornwell's work only seems to get better with time and this book is proof of his talent!
 Disappointing May 12, 2005
I found this volume in the Sharpe saga to be somewhat disappointing. The plot seemed very contrived and Sharpe was somewhat out of character. The actual battle of Vitoria, which was one of Wellington's most glorious successes, seems almost an after-thought here. The intrigue surrounding Ducos, in retrospect seemed irrelevant and the Slaughterman too much of a characature to believe. Nevertheless, it's worth reading if for no other reason than completeness.
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