Captain Alatriste
Captain Alatriste
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005253
Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 1620s
2005
Adult
15+ years
Reviews & Readership
17,013 ratings
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Review Roundup
Captain Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte is praised for its vivid historical setting and dynamic action, capturing Spain's Golden Age with intrigue and swashbuckling adventure. However, some reviewers find the pacing uneven and the characters underdeveloped. The novel excels in atmosphere but may not satisfy those seeking deep character exploration.
Who Should Read Captain Alatriste?
Readers who relish Captain Alatriste enjoy swashbuckling historical adventures rich with intricate detail, akin to Dumas' The Three Musketeers and Cornwell's Sharpe series. They appreciate a mix of fiction and real history, valuing character depth and vivid settings in early 17th-century Spain. Ideal for fans of richly narrated historical escapades.
17,013 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
253
Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 1620s
2005
Adult
15+ years
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