Review:Wilbur smiths previous novels have always been excellent, and fabulous plots, it is very apparent that this novel, has been written and shared with another author. The ending is so disappointing, I simply cannot rate this novel very well. Read more

Review:Typically I read books about history, biographies, or memoirs. It is not to often I pick up a fiction book. Prior to finding an audio version of "Birds of Prey", I had no idea what a Swashbuckler story was (I had to look the term up). So basically, right off the bat, this was not the type of book I read and I really had no idea what to expect.

While I expected this to be the literary version of a pirate movie, I have to say I found the book surprisingly complex. On one hand, Birds of ... Read more

Review:Quite a change from the swash buckle pirates and sea faring adventures of the earlier Courtney family adventures. This story teemed with self evaluation centered around the maturing of Sean Courtney from family tragedy, war, discovery of gold and the gaining and losing a fortune by shrewd business decisions. Friends were made and lost, lifelong loyalities portrayed and adventures were fast paced. The book is a real page turner and comes to a surprise ending begging for more chapters.

Wilb... Read more

Review:Wilbur Smith is well established as one of the top novelists writing what I would describe as good old adventure novels. I have not read all of Mr. Smith's offerings, but I have enjoyed very much the ones that have Egypt as their backdrop.

As I had just finished reading a factual book about the Sudan, I thought it would be interesting to read Wilbur Smith's slant on both the country and also the siege of Khartoum. This battle is the main background for the novel.

It is easy for the... Read more

Review:This storyline is so technical about the running a tug to rescue a disabled ocean liner that I had to give up 27% through the book. Paragraph after paragraph went into such detail about cables, machines, motors, etc. that the storyline was lost. Too bad because I really like Wilbur Smith. Very disappointed. Read more

Review:A very topical subject which must have been carefully and diligently researched by the author. Then again I would have expected nothing less from this author. The action is very gripping and is sustained throughout. Read more

Review:I bought the kindle version of this book and couldn't be more disappointed. As a I wandered my way though the typo-littered text I was astounded by the blatant misogynistic attitude of the book. The female characters of the book are constantly described as childish or child-like and must be guided by the greater expertise of the men.

I've read many of Wilbur Smith books but I was seriously disappointed by this one. Not only was the editing for the kindle edition exceptionally poor but I a... Read more

Review:A classic continuation of the Egyptian series in a long novel (700+ pages) that keeps the reader gripped.
Not sure I think the magic and occult add a lot to the story, but they are an essential part of it. It allows the author to contrive escapes from various scenes.
A good woven picture of Egypt and the royal intrigues and some excellent battle scenes. The chapter on Running the Red Road was particularly good.
I had read this when it first came out in book form and I am enjoying re-r... Read more

Review:Wilbur Smith is one of my favourite authors and again he did not disappoint me with this one! Since the ending was very open, I am guessing there will be a continuance of the story. Saffy still has to get her man, or?? Read more

Review:I just finished this book this morning. Absolutely loved it. I love the strong female lead being human, not overly strong, she still showed true weakness and the ability to overcome and find herself. Great read. Read more