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Title: When the Lion Feeds by Wilbur Smith, Wilbur Smith ISBN: 0-7493-2292-6 Publisher: Reed Consumer Books Pub. Date: December, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The dark mysterious continent
Comment: When the Lion Feeds was truely a thrilling and realistic book. I grew up in South Africa and when I want to remember I read the wonderful stories Wilbur Smith has written. I have grown very fond of the Courtney Saga. Each character draws me into all the excitement that Africa has to offer. Sean Courtney who is the hero in this novel starts an historical journey through the African Bush. Almost all of Wilbur Smith's books show the beauty and mysteries that the the dark continent has to offer. When reading this novel I remember what it is like to appreciate such a marvelous landscape with all its treasures. Great reading filled with history and excitement.
Rating: 5
Summary: The story of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter
Comment: The first book in Wilbur Smith's compelling saga of the Courtney family. It starts with the adventures of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter" in early Africa. Somewhat of a vagabond, we follow this irrisistable character through his journeys of self discovery, and his founding of what will later become the Courtney Dynasty. The sibling rivalry that starts as a tragic accident, becomes a heartwrenching legacy for future generations. The conflict between two brothers echoes the conflict between English and Afrikaans, between Black and White, between Hunter and Hunted, between Weak and Strong. It is a metaphor for the tragedy and lost love of Africa Herself. Its is the cornerstone of Wilbur Smith's writing, and makes every future publication all the more compelling and unique. Every element of a truly great novel is present, and after reading it you are bound to become a lifelong fan. Wilbur Smith is one of the greatest writers on the African condition. .Each new publication is eagerly awaited by his fans, and a Best Seller even before the first copy is sold.
Rating: 5
Summary: Adventure, fun, and drama in Africa
Comment: When the young Courteney brothers sneak off into the fields surrounding their house to experiment with the forbidden gun, Sean accidentally shoots his brother Garrick's leg, which results in its amputation. This is the foundation for their shaky relationship and which affects their children in succeeding Courteney family books.
Sean forever after feels guilty and tries to take protective responsibility for his brother, but Garrick, always feeling like the loser, develops bitterness towards Sean. When Sean rejects the advances of Garrick's wife, in retaliation she tells Garrick that Sean forced himself upon her, and Garrick's hatred is cemented.
Sean abandons his brother and his home to seek other adventures. He develops friends and jealous enemies during his business ventures in gold mining. He becomes wealthy, but after losing it all, takes to the bush with his best friend, where they encounter danger with nature. Sean experiences it all: savage battle, wealth, poverty, danger, victory, injustice, sickness, romance, profound love and profound sadness. He pushes himself through all his adventures with fortitude, wit and charm. He's as sly as a fox and as gentle as a lamb.
After reading this book, I was hooked on Wilbur Smith, and went on to read the next two books: The Sound of Thunder, and A Sparrow Falls, which continue the Courteney saga. There are others in the series which I plan to get soon. I feel confident I won't be disappointed!
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Title: Sound of Thunder by Wilbur Smith ISBN: 044914819X Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 24 November, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Power of the Sword by Wilbur Smith ISBN: 0449214141 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 September, 1987 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rage by Wilbur Smith ISBN: 0449216136 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 28 February, 1989 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Time to Die by Wilbur Smith ISBN: 0449147614 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 31 August, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Burning Shore by Wilbur Smith ISBN: 0449211894 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 January, 1987 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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