HENRY MARTYN. [Paperback]

L. Neil. Smith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: New York: Tor A Tom Doherty Associates Book, (1989)
• ASIN: B000OTPKUC
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and pertinent, June 24, 2000

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1gewehr "1gewehr" (Mid TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry Martyn (Hardcover)

If you are looking for Wrestling-like literature, turn elsewhere. This is a wide-sweeping adventure which is vastly entertaining on several levels. Mr. Smith has managed to create a universe which seems far-removed from our own, but which turns out to be amazingly similar at it's core. An inspiring story about a young lad who loses his home and family, but creates a life which inspires others. Like many of Mr. Smith's novels, this one has masterful character development and creates dramatic visual images. Would make an excellent film.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Once you make it past the first 70 pages, get ready, October 27, 2002

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Charles G. Thompson "Mickey Moran's little br... (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry Martyn (Hardcover)

A slow, slow start as befitting the swashbuckling influences that Smith cites in his dedication. But once it gets going the action builds to a fun and satisfying ending. Archaic language that takes a while to muddle through will be charming to some, offputting to others. Also be prepared for some scenes that are shocking in the description of their violence.

0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wannabe Sabatini, June 13, 2000

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A. Ross (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry Martyn (Hardcover)

I was quite looking forward to this "star-spanning, swashbuckling, epic adventure" which hinted at being a lovely combination of space opera and Rafael Sabatini. Unfortunately it's not much more than a tepid tale of betrayal and revenge with hardly any swashbuckling and little action. Too many tongue-twisting names, titles, and unnecessary tweaking of everyday words to make them more alien to the reader. Blah. Read "Captain Blood" instead.