Blackwater [Import] [Paperback]

Conn Iggulden (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: HARPER COLLINS 1 PAP; World Book Day Ed edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007221665
• ISBN-13: 978-0007221660
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Despite finding time to write historical novels and The Dangerous Book for Boys, Conn Iggulden is in some ways better known as a trainer of Tollins. His Tollin troupe, "Small and Mighty," are famous in Tasmania, where they often play to packed houses. "It used to be just a hobby," he says, "but when you've seen a display of Tollin synchronized flying, you realize it's your life's work. Also, they can be transported in shoe boxes, so it's pretty cheap to get around."

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blackwater, July 13, 2009

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Lance Mitchell (Hampshire, UK, Northern Hemisphere, Planet Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackwater (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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody's Been Cheating..., October 21, 2011

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J. Ferris "tunawish" (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackwater (Paperback)

The title of my review is as close to a spoiler as I could get without giving anything away.

Fantastic story!

Gripping & contagious...

5.0 out of 5 stars Short but so good., August 23, 2011

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"unknown" (Simi Valley, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackwater (Paperback)

A good story that is so completely gripping from the beginning that I couldn't leave it unfinished. Knowing what the plot is doesnt give you the slightest idea how thrilling and dark it really is. A fantastic read. Short but oh so sweet.