Flashman (4 Viewers)

[Harrytheheid]

Hey Jeff,
How did you get on with "Flashman At The Charge"..?? Did it live up to the hype..??

Cheers
H

 

[chiefs70]

I don't know how Jeff has found it but I'm about halfway through and it hasn't disappointed. I hadn't read a Flashy book in awhile - several rest amongst my stacks of unread books waiting for Father Time to grant me a gift - but I decided to dive in with the recent conversation.

I was a bit surprised at how little it has involved the campaign in the Crimea thus far but no complaints.

Eric

 

[aujj65]

Hey Jeff,
How did you get on with "Flashman At The Charge"..?? Did it live up to the hype..??

Cheers
H

Harry.

Thanks for remembering this!

I have only just started reading the first chapter where Flash has applied to join the Board of Ordnance for a cushey number, much to his wifes disgust who thinks that an appointment in the Hussars would be much more fashionable. I'm already building up a picture, after just 15 or so pages, of what Flash is all about.

Regards

Jeff

 

[Harrytheheid]

Harry.

Thanks for remembering this!

I have only just started reading the first chapter where Flash has applied to join the Board of Ordnance for a cushey number, much to his wifes disgust who thinks that an appointment in the Hussars would be much more fashionable. I'm already building up a picture, after just 15 or so pages, of what Flash is all about.

Regards

Jeff

Elspeth reminds me of quite a few women I've known. Flashy thinks she's a real dumbo - but hmmmm.....is she really? I'll let you decide once you've read a bit more.
Flashmans Lady and Flashman in the Great Game might be good next choices.

Cheers
H

 

[Harrytheheid]

I don't know how Jeff has found it but I'm about halfway through and it hasn't disappointed. I hadn't read a Flashy book in awhile - several rest amongst my stacks of unread books waiting for Father Time to grant me a gift - but I decided to dive in with the recent conversation.

I was a bit surprised at how little it has involved the campaign in the Crimea thus far but no complaints.

Eric

Hi Eric,
I don't want to spoil your read by making any comment at this stage. I'll be interested in your thoughts once you've finished the book though.
Cheers
H

 

[damian]

My wife read GMF orbituary and started reading Flashman. She has'nt put a copy down for about three weeks. She loves the bounder. Says he reminds her a bit of me, but not to try anything
Regards
Damian

 

[Combat]

I really enjoyed Flash for Freedom - the one about John Brown. Very funny. Too bad we may never get the U.S. Civil War years which are often referenced.

 

[chiefs70]

I really enjoyed Flash for Freedom - the one about John Brown. Very funny. Too bad we may never get the U.S. Civil War years which are often referenced.

Hmm, I'll have to seek that one out as I live smack in the middle of Bleeding Kansas and Border War territory.

 

[Combat]

Hmm, I'll have to seek that one out as I live smack in the middle of Bleeding Kansas and Border War territory.

Actually "Flashman and the Angel of the Lord" is the John Brown book. I've read so many they are hard to keep track. "Flashman for Freedom" is still a good one though in pre-Civil War South.

 

[chiefs70]

Well, I finished Flashman at the Charge and I was very, very satisifed. I have only read 4 Flashy novels to date - I will start Flashman and the Redskins in the next day or so if work doesn't keep intruding. While it didn't spend a great deal of time on TCOTLB it fit into the story perfectly and served as a great stepping off point for the rest of the story. I won't comment directly here until Jeff has finished the book so I don't spoil it but I am very satisified. I can't wait to tuck into Flashy and the Redskins!

 

[Harrytheheid]

This thread has made me pick up Flashman At The Charge - yet again. I've just got past the Charge Of The Heavy Brigade and Flashy's about to tell us his recollections of the main event. Must say that I'd forgotten about Lord Cardigan's brilliant reaction when Flashman burst out of the wardrobe in Elspeth's bedroom......
Cheers
H

 

[aujj65]

This thread has made me pick up Flashman At The Charge - yet again. I've just got past the Charge Of The Heavy Brigade and Flashy's about to tell us his recollections of the main event. Must say that I'd forgotten about Lord Cardigan's brilliant reaction when Flashman burst out of the wardrobe in Elspeth's bedroom......
Cheers
H

Harry,

I have passed that bit (and the death of young Willy at Alma).
Been reading it during the trips to London on the train, so taking a while longer than usual.

Never-the-less I am enjoying it so far.

Jeff

 

[Harrytheheid]

Harry,

I have passed that bit .
Been reading it during the trips to London on the train, so taking a while longer than usual.

Never-the-less I am enjoying it so far.

Jeff

Yeah,
I didn't want to go into specifics so as not to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it. That's why I didn't reveal Jim the Bear's actual reaction when Flashy burst out of the wardrobe.
There's an absolutely brilliant 42-page short story tagged onto the end of "Flashman and the Tiger" concerning Flashy's grand-daughter Salina. Beastly Bertie is involved - and two other gentlemen from late Victorian literature enjoy a cameo appearance, although they are never named.
Cheers
H

 

[chiefs70]

I've got Flashman and the Tiger sitting amongst a stack of books to be read - maybe I'll get to it next. I just started Flashman and the Redskins and it is a bit different than the others I have read - it is an interesting change when Flashy is surrounded by folks where his "fame" is unknown and his flaws are what has made his reputation - at least early in the book.

Interesting note, I bought the book online for $3 and the original price tag is from Kinokuniya Singapore priced at 16.80 in 1982 - anyone know what that translates to in US dollars? Just curious - what a small, small world.

 

[aujj65]

I've got Flashman and the Tiger sitting amongst a stack of books to be read - maybe I'll get to it next. I just started Flashman and the Redskins and it is a bit different than the others I have read - it is an interesting change when Flashy is surrounded by folks where his "fame" is unknown and his flaws are what has made his reputation - at least early in the book.

Interesting note, I bought the book online for $3 and the original price tag is from Kinokuniya Singapore priced at 16.80 in 1982 - anyone know what that translates to in US dollars? Just curious - what a small, small world.

When I purchased 'Flashman at the Charge' here in the UK it was £7.99 RRP.
So it appears $3 is a song!

Jeff

 

[Harrytheheid]

I've got Flashman and the Tiger sitting amongst a stack of books to be read - maybe I'll get to it next. I just started Flashman and the Redskins and it is a bit different than the others I have read - it is an interesting change when Flashy is surrounded by folks where his "fame" is unknown and his flaws are what has made his reputation - at least early in the book.

Interesting note, I bought the book online for $3 and the original price tag is from Kinokuniya Singapore priced at 16.80 in 1982 - anyone know what that translates to in US dollars? Just curious - what a small, small world.

Dunno what it might have been in 1982. At todays exchange rates;
SG$16.80 SG$ = US$11.86

Cheers
H

 

[chiefs70]

Thanks, Harry - I thought you'd have the answer for me. It was purely curiosity as I thought it interesting that the book came to me many, many years after its original purchase from the hemisphere of origin of my monuments to history - ignore my wife shouting "They're just toys you knob!" in the background. She is a wonderful woman she just lacks an appreciation for so the arts.

I couldn't find this book (F and Redskins) available new and considering it the size of two regular Flashy novels it was quite the deal. Highly entertaining thus far as well - I never knew Flashy shared some of my stomping grounds!

 

[Harrytheheid]

Thanks, Harry - I thought you'd have the answer for me. It was purely curiosity as I thought it interesting that the book came to me many, many years after its original purchase from the hemisphere of origin of my monuments to history - ignore my wife shouting "They're just toys you knob!" in the background. She is a wonderful woman she just lacks an appreciation for so the arts.

I couldn't find this book (F and Redskins) available new and considering it the size of two regular Flashy novels it was quite the deal. Highly entertaining thus far as well - I never knew Flashy shared some of my stomping grounds!

AQye,
Old Flashy's been around. Wonder if some gifted writer might take up where GMF left off..??
Cheers
H

 

[chiefs70]

AQye,
Old Flashy's been around. Wonder if some gifted writer might take up where GMF left off..??
Cheers
H

One can only hope. After all, Arthur Conan Doyle only wrote 60 Holmes stories (novels and short stories) yet hundreds are well known. I forget the particular term - addled brain this evening - but it isn't uncommon for writer's to take up the works of deceased authors and have done quite well with it. I am becoming more of a fan with every novel I read and regret I never had the opportunity to correspond with or meet Mr. Frasier.

Now then, back to F and the Redskins!

Eric

 

[jazzeum]

You have your numbers correct about the works by Conan Doyle but I didn't know or don't think there are more than the 60 you mentioned. Certainly, not considered what I would consider Holmes stories since not written by Doyle. I'm obviously no expert but hadn't heard of these other stories. Even if they exist, it wouldn't be the same for me. I still have the Complete Sherlock Holmes my parents gave me as a kid over 45 years ago.