Captain Alatriste by Arturo Perez-Reverte

[Mephysto]

Resurrecting the Auldatristthread with the notice to all of us non-Spanish speakers (or, in this case, readers) who could not enjoy the last book ("Corsarios de Levante") in its original language when it came out back in 2006 - rejoice, for at last, the English version - "Pirates of the Carib Levant" - is out.

Since my Spanish is not that good (read: Non-existant), I cannot comment on the quality of it as a translation, but I like the book very much in its own right; it is a fluid, lively and fascinating read. Definitely recommended for all ye fellow connaisseurs of fine Moor-slitting, Lutheran-sticking, English-stabbing galley swine literature.

[richarDISNEY]

I dunno...

Having read a few other of his books in English, I was not that impressed with his writing style...
I'll check out the movie though.

[Aaron]

I saw that the other day and immediatelle added it to my list. I love the other books in the series.

[Cory]

RichardDMB, be warned, the movie packs a lot of scenes in with very little story to connect them - it is more like an homage to the books than a stand alone film.

[fastolfrus]

Patiently hoping the DVD will one day make it to the "World Cinema" shelf at HMV - but every time I've asked they have never heard of it.

[Galloping Major]

Patiently hoping the DVD will one day make it to the "World Cinema" shelf at HMV - but every time I've asked they have never heard of it.

It's on Amazon if your patience runs out and you wanted to order it:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=captain+alatriste&sprefix=captain+ala


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

[mweaver]

I have read and enjoyed the first two.  Need to pick up the next in the series.