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Praise for Conn Iggulden and his books:
'Great fun … the great events and breathtaking brutality of the times are brought lavishly to life.' GUARDIAN
'A brilliant story – I wish I'd written it. A novel of vivid characters, stunning action and unrelenting pace. It really is a terrific read.' BERNARD CORNWELL
'Stunning. Words like "brilliant", "sumptuous" and "enchanting" jostle to be used but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the tale to life … exhilarating.' Los Angeles Times
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A dark, chilling psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Emperor series. Blackwater is being published as part of the Quick Reads initiative on World Book Day 2006.
How do you know when you're in too deep?
Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Conn Iggeldon is such a prolific writer in any genre.
Historical fiction to young people.
This turned out to be a real surprise,small but a must read.
Love Books
Historical fiction to young people.
This turned out to be a real surprise,small but a must read.
Love Books
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Blackwater by Conn Iggulden is a fast-moving story told by Davey, a man who has lived his life as a tragic victim, often suffering at the hands of those closest to him. The book starts with Davey standing in the cold, calm, dark, nocturnal sea at Brighton beach, wearing his best suit and reflecting on his awful life.
Since childhood, his main tormentor has been his own brother, but things have recently got much worse. His wife treats him very badly, but he can suffer that because of his deep-seated love for her. It is because of her actions that two extremely violent men have joined the long list of people who have made his life a living hell.
Davey's tale is easy to read as it is written in conversational English. It moves at such a pace that the reader is always wondering how it will conclude and that view changes continually throughout the book. Even when the last word has been read, one is left puzzling over what could happen next.
Blackwater has a flavour of Ian McEwan's Saturday about it. I doubt that its pace and tension could be maintained to a lengthier version in a full-blown novel, but as a short story, I would rate it highly and would certainly recommend it to a friend.
Since childhood, his main tormentor has been his own brother, but things have recently got much worse. His wife treats him very badly, but he can suffer that because of his deep-seated love for her. It is because of her actions that two extremely violent men have joined the long list of people who have made his life a living hell.
Davey's tale is easy to read as it is written in conversational English. It moves at such a pace that the reader is always wondering how it will conclude and that view changes continually throughout the book. Even when the last word has been read, one is left puzzling over what could happen next.
Blackwater has a flavour of Ian McEwan's Saturday about it. I doubt that its pace and tension could be maintained to a lengthier version in a full-blown novel, but as a short story, I would rate it highly and would certainly recommend it to a friend.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a fabulous tale! Faultless storytelling, constructed with great skill.
I read this in one sitting. It's 80 pages long so a single sitting wasn't too great a demand on my time. However, I was so hooked in that, even if it was an 800 page epic, I would quite possibly have shelved all thoughts of sleep and nourishment in favour of turning the pages.
I enjoyed Conn Iggulden's 'Emperor' series very much but this is very different and will be of interest to many readers who have not already discovered the author's significant talents through the world of Historical Fiction. Blackwater is my favourite book by this author to date.
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Quite dark, but very well written.
I like the sort of long novels that Conn Iggulden writes, so it was surprising to discover that he has written a couple of shorts. Read more
Published 22 days ago by PeterTattersall
KB`s Comments
Read quite a bit of this authors work , prefer his more historically based stuff but this made a pleasent change.
Published 2 months ago by KB
Very good....
Received and read this book yesterday. Other reviewers have already explained most of the story so I won't repeat but it is an excellent short story and have recommended it to my... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nettie T
Tense
I have just read this and my hands were shaking from around half way through. A very quick read, around 50 minutes, but so tense I don't think I could have survived much longer. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Was Somebody Once
Not worth the time
After having read this author's fabulous historical novels from ancient Rome and the life and times of Gengis Khan, one wants to read more. Read more
Published 15 months ago by EM, Norway
GOOD
It was a relly hard book to find... threfore I was lucky to find it here. It was chipped on time.
Published 22 months ago by shopaholic7
Interesting Quick Story by First Rate Author
Blackwater is an excellent and fast moving shorter story by a writer who has made his name by producing excellent works of historical fiction. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sir Furboy
Blackwater
Having read Conn Iggulden's Emperor and Conquerer series this quick read of Blackwater is totally different but nevertheless still up to
Conn's usual brilliance.
Conn's usual brilliance.
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by Alan J. Buckley
More please Conn!
Having read all of the Conqueror and Emperor books (you haven't? Order them now!) all that was left was Blackwater, in terms of Conn Iggulden's fiction. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by M. R. Greenhead
Entertaining quick read
If you are a fan of Iggledon's Emperor and Conqueror series' it's likely you will enjoy Blackwater. The story is fast paced and gripping and the characters develop well... Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Mr. D. Fulton
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