Flashman and the Dragon

By: George MacDonald Fraser

Narrated by: David Case

It is 1860, and while China seethes through the bloodiest civil war in history and the British and French armies hack their way to the heart of the Forbidden City, Flash Harry hoodwinks them all.

Critic reviews

Praise for the Flashman series
“Hilariously funny.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Great dirty fun!”—Grand Rapids Press

“The most entertaining anti-hero in a long time… Moves from one ribald and deliciously corrupt episode to the next… Wonderful and scandalous.”—Publishers Weekly

“Raises dastardliness to the level of an art… One of the most amusing and sardonic novels I have ever read!”—Omaha World

“As irreverent and picaresque as Tom Jones and always more dramatic… Flashman is a one-man demolition squad!”—Chicago Today

“Marvelously entertaining… A delight!”—Providence Journal

Loved it!

Davis Case's narration is wonderful. He adds to Flashman in the best way. I love this book!

Great history, great fun, great Flashman

George Macdonald Fraser’s ability to illustrate history using Flashman is unmatched. David Case was born and self-trained to read Flashman’s adventures. The combination is sublime … if you have a suitably wicked streak, 😜

Flashy meets a fascinating Chinese Vixen Queen

What did you love best about Flashman and the Dragon?

The humor, adventure and risqué digressions.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

And how. Flashy's perils are never ordinary. In 1840 China, he has much to fear at every turn, but naturally, his wits and good fortune (especially based on his allure for ladies of every stamp) see him through.

Which scene was your favorite?

The Summer Palace interludes.

Any additional comments?

The thing about Flashman is that he's a rogue, a coward and a knave. But he spins a terrific yarn and the history behind all of his stories is sound. If you're sensitive or easily offended, don't even think about reading GMF. All the Flashman books are ridden with racism, sexism and imperialist superiority. Read these for the history and the fun, but know that they are the most politically incorrect novels to come out of the later 20th C.

A wonderful romp through 19th century China

One of the better Flashman books. Exciting, cynical, bawdy, and hilarious, with gems of soldier's wisdom hidden throughout. Be careful where you listen to this, the titular character is racist, frankly because it's an accurate portrayal of a 19th century officer.

Brilliant,fascinating, shocking,enightening.

A wonderfully told tale by this masterful author.
The Is narrator has a fantastic turn of phrase and and does the accents very well.