Sharpe's Fury

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Paul McGann

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the eleventh installment in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam.

In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. Inside the city walls an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy.

The small British force is trapped by a French army, and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat. There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.

©2006 Bernard Cornwell; (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers

Exciting audio book

This story needs a visual map to follow the action. At the end of Mr. Cornwell’s books he usually tells you what was real and what he changed for the story. This was missing.

Poor volume levels and lazy performance

Every character is voiced in the same monotone English accent. It goes from whispers to shouts though so you turn up the volume for the whispers only to be shocked when he shouts something.

ABRIDGED

This is abridged without any mention of it.
The narrator is terrible. He can not bring either the Scots or the Irish to life. The book itself is good when you hear it all

Best Narration of all Sharpe Books

If you have enjoyed listening to the other books in the Richard Sharpe series, you'll like this one too. But what makes this particular recording so special is the voice of Paul McGann. He sounds just like Sean Bean's character in the Sharpe TV series.

Good Listen

Would you consider the audio edition of Sharpe's Fury to be better than the print version?

yes I enjoy listening to the sharpe series as I drive to work.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sharpe's Fury?

blowing up the bridge.

Which character – as performed by Paul McGann – was your favorite?

Sharpe

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes