07-03-2015, 01:35 AM
(07-02-2015, 03:11 PM)masonbengals fan Wrote: I thought it was a good read. I enjoy how he weaves fictional characters into what is probably really close descriptions of actual events. At least in my mind. Looking for other authors with a similar style???
If you like that kind of writing (historical fiction) I've got two authors (a series written by each) you should check out. The first being C.S. Forester known for the Hornblower novels. Fantastic series taking you on his many adventures in the British Navy during the Napoleonic wars. It is an eleven book series starting with "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower" and ending with "Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies". Brilliant story teller, and gives you a real feel of what it must have been like in the Royal Navy during those times. Lots of adventure.
The second is George MacDonald Fraser known for the Flashman series. Flashman is a self described coward who some how manages to come out on top. Absolutely hilarious books. T
The back of the book reads: "Meet Harry Flashman-in the wildly funny and historically accurate cult classic that introduced us to history's greatest adventurer, randiest cad, and most incorrigible scoundrel."
Flashman follows Flashy as he lies, steals, duels and wenches his way from 1839 England to India to the wilds of Afghanistan. Along the way, he survives military incompetence, ambushes, torture, venomous snakes, and vengeful women...and emerges against all odds as a bona fide hero of the realm.
I've read Flashman, Royal Flash, and currently reading Flashmans Lady. Great books and the best part is that they were made into novels after family had discovered the Flashman Papers and no one knows for sure if it's truly fiction or partly memoirs.
