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Dark, Graphic and Fun

Revisado: 08-06-18

I wasn't sure what to expect but really enjoyed listening, it was a clever blend of history and fantasy. The story is mostly told from the British perspective during the Revolutionary War. It starts at a turning point in the war when the Americans are beginning to get the upper hand. The British Army is becoming desperate and this is really where the story begins. The book mixes in political philosophy about the merits of American independence and cynical observations of the human condition. At times it can be violent and some of the characters are crude in demeanor, but for me, the elements of bloodshed and foul language were fitting given the context of the war and unseemingly persons involved in fighting it. The narrator has a calming voice and does a great job of portraying a diverse set of interesting, likable and hateable characters.

I recommend it. In my opinion, one small part dragged a tiny bit and one other part missed its mark, but overall, I found it smart and entertaining. It reeled me in, the action passages were wild, I chuckled a few times and thought it had some cool moments. If you pay attention you might be able to note themes and clues, which were cleverly weaved into the story. Listening to the book peaked my interest in the American Revolution and I was surprised that some of the characters and events are true to history.

I'm looking forward to the second part.

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