Lägg till bokmärkeThe Sound of Thunder
The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army—and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords.
Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland—and into the sights of his enemy’s guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn’t. As Sean&#... (show more)
The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army—and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords.
Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland—and into the sights of his enemy’s guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn’t. As Sean’s loyalties—to nation, man, and blood—are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds.... (show less)
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I am enjoying the Courtney series a lot, but this one was not my favorite.
We continue our journey with Sean Courtney at the start of the Boer War, and yet again he seems to be doing good for himself, and almost loses everything. He befriends his first borne son and true to Courtney blood, things starts to happen.
We meet Jan PAulus again, and we get to know Dirk, Sean's son by Katrina, the wife who killed herself. Dirk soon makes it clear that his will is law, and he will kill to have thin... (show more)I am enjoying the Courtney series a lot, but this one was not my favorite.
We continue our journey with Sean Courtney at the start of the Boer War, and yet again he seems to be doing good for himself, and almost loses everything. He befriends his first borne son and true to Courtney blood, things starts to happen.
We meet Jan PAulus again, and we get to know Dirk, Sean's son by Katrina, the wife who killed herself. Dirk soon makes it clear that his will is law, and he will kill to have things his way if he has to.
Sean has another child out of wedlock, with a woman he met on his flight from johannesburg, and the woman's husband soon becomes his best friend.
In the end, this is a very well written novel, but i am not a fan of war or any works related to war, thus this not being one of my favorites. (show less)Already read
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I knew I would not be disappointed with Wilbur Smith. This book was wonderful, I felt like I was right there with Sean fighting beside him. And I wanted to kick him at some of the stupid mistakes he made. The story grabbed me from the very beginning and I couldn't put the book down. Highly recommend anything by this exceptional author.
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