Captain Alatriste
By: Arturo Perez-Reverte
By: Arturo Perez-Reverte
I picked up this book on the recommendation of my grandfather, who told me it was one of his favorite books of all time- and after completing the epic masterpiece myself, can see why he spoke so fondly of the tale. Set in 17th century Spain, the book follows military war hero turned assassin Captain Alatriste on a series of adventures spurring from a botched assassination attempt on the heir to the British crown.
What I can appreciate most about this story is the way the Perez-Reverte doesn’t show his all his cards and lay out the plot to be discovered long before events occur. Just as life, his characters meander about, paint scenes of everyday life at the time and interact with others-beyond those within the immediate story.
Rating: 10! It’s exquisite!
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