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jmkemp's review
4.0
This is a sort of flashback, in that it sits out of order with the previous books in the series. It helps them make more sense, but it probably wouldn't make much sense of you read it in the correct chronological order!
Babylon's Downfall sits between Command the Raven and A Wilderness of Sin. It begins in 1644 with the siege of Lathom House and ends with the battle of Naseby. There's a general malaise with Hollie Babbitt's troop of Horse, in part because Horse don't like sieges and because his captains are bullies.
There's a darker side covered by Babylon's Downfall. It makes for slightly grimmer reading than the other books, but it's all the more engaging for it. The story explores period views of homosexuality and suicide. It's really well handled given the sensitivity of the subject.
The story opens with Trooper Gray causing a scene at a whorehouse. There's a fight over a woman, and Gray beats up another trooper. Pettit is involved and has troubled feelings about being attracted to Gray. He spends the story wondering if he's a sodomite. Especially when he gets transferred from Babbitt's HQ to a troop lead by a Captain who clearly is.
Babylon's Downfall sits between Command the Raven and A Wilderness of Sin. It begins in 1644 with the siege of Lathom House and ends with the battle of Naseby. There's a general malaise with Hollie Babbitt's troop of Horse, in part because Horse don't like sieges and because his captains are bullies.
There's a darker side covered by Babylon's Downfall. It makes for slightly grimmer reading than the other books, but it's all the more engaging for it. The story explores period views of homosexuality and suicide. It's really well handled given the sensitivity of the subject.
The story opens with Trooper Gray causing a scene at a whorehouse. There's a fight over a woman, and Gray beats up another trooper. Pettit is involved and has troubled feelings about being attracted to Gray. He spends the story wondering if he's a sodomite. Especially when he gets transferred from Babbitt's HQ to a troop lead by a Captain who clearly is.
jameskemp's review
4.0
This is a sort of flashback, in that it sits out of order with the previous books in the series. It helps them make more sense, but it probably wouldn't make much sense of you read it in the correct chronological order!
Babylon's Downfall sits between Command the Raven and A Wilderness of Sin. It begins in 1644 with the siege of Lathom House and ends with the battle of Naseby. There's a general malaise with Hollie Babbitt's troop of Horse, in part because Horse don't like sieges and because his captains are bullies.
There's a darker side covered by Babylon's Downfall. It makes for slightly grimmer reading than the other books, but it's all the more engaging for it. The story explores period views of homosexuality and suicide. It's really well handled given the sensitivity of the subject.
The story opens with Trooper Gray causing a scene at a whorehouse. There's a fight over a woman, and Gray beats up another trooper. Pettit is involved and has troubled feelings about being attracted to Gray. He spends the story wondering if he's a sodomite. Especially when he gets transferred from Babbitt's HQ to a troop lead by a Captain who clearly is.
Babylon's Downfall sits between Command the Raven and A Wilderness of Sin. It begins in 1644 with the siege of Lathom House and ends with the battle of Naseby. There's a general malaise with Hollie Babbitt's troop of Horse, in part because Horse don't like sieges and because his captains are bullies.
There's a darker side covered by Babylon's Downfall. It makes for slightly grimmer reading than the other books, but it's all the more engaging for it. The story explores period views of homosexuality and suicide. It's really well handled given the sensitivity of the subject.
The story opens with Trooper Gray causing a scene at a whorehouse. There's a fight over a woman, and Gray beats up another trooper. Pettit is involved and has troubled feelings about being attracted to Gray. He spends the story wondering if he's a sodomite. Especially when he gets transferred from Babbitt's HQ to a troop lead by a Captain who clearly is.
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