- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (5 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140177221
- ISBN-13: 978-0140177220
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 10.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 253,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the winter of 1777 the British Army marched triumphantly into Philadelphia the Redcoats had won the battles against the rebellious colonists and forced them to winter in the cod hills, while they danced in Philadelphia. Christopher Vane and Sam Troop both meet women that winter who change their lives. It was crucial that the Redcoats should show spectacular victories to prevent the French alliance with the Americans. But some of the Redcoats are torn in their allegiances…
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Bernard Cornwell is the author of many historical thrillers, including the SHARPE series which was a highly successful television drama. He was born in London but now lives in America.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
At the lower end of a high standard,
By A Customer
This review is from: Redcoat (Paperback)
Bernard Cornwell must be incredibly dedicated to write fiction at the pace and in the quantity he does, considering the research involved and the high standard he maintains. However, this novel seems to be somethiing he has produced at a pace consistent with him while possibly being rather unfresh. If you're familiar with Cornwell then nothing will be surprising by mid way through this book. As usual he develops characters to a humanly recognizable level so that we all realise we are all the same anbd war is a terrible futility, but this pales before the warlord trilogy. For Cornwell, very average, but in the wider context, very good indeed.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a revolutionary tale,
By Sam "samueltyler" (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Redcoat (Paperback)
'Redcoat' is an example of Cornwell's earlier work, it being one of the first non-Sharpe titles he wrote since that series began. Since the late 80s he has gone on to prove that he can write more than just one character - for instance the King Arthur trilogy he wrote was particularly excellent.This book is set during the American War of Independence and follows a series of characters as they react to the English occupation of the US capital Philadelphia. From the view of an officer, private and rebel a story unfolds of war, treachery and love - the usual Cornwell combination then! This book does not show Cornwell's best as the story is just not stong enough. It is very reminiscent of other books he has written. Normally this does not matter as the characters are fleshed out so well but in this case it does as you end up feeling little sympathy for anyone. The pacing of the book is a bit off and not that much seems to happen. Although not the best Cornwell book I have read worse historic fiction - I think it could put a first time Cornwell reader off looking at other of his titles so I suggest sticking to Sharpe or the King Arthur trilogy first.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Cornwells best,
This review is from: Redcoat (Paperback)
This book is set during the American Revolution and during the Battle of Germantown and the British occupation of Philadelphia. The charachters are well fleshed out and of course Cornwell excells in the battle scenes but I found the ending dissapionting (It was if you will excuse the pun a bit of an American ending) E.G Christopher Vane who was interesting charachter and Cornwell could have done a series on him set during the American war ended up as a ruthless villian determined to win with the view that end justifies the means. A bit of a waste in my opinion but there you go. His other main charahcter the hero Sam Gilpin I found very hard to like and sympathise and with and who jsut struck me as some dumb country bumpkin. Unlike Sharpe,Derfel and Starbuck his other characters from different books. Some bits of the story were good though showing the effects of faimly riven by civil war and the tradgedy of what would happen to them. Overall an enjoyable book but certainly a far cry from Cornwells best.
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