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Favourite Ballantyne Novel

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:06 pm
by Monsoon
Here is an opportunity to make known your favourite book from the Ballantyne series.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:15 pm
by Matbow
I havn't read them all yet so I really can't comment! Give me a month and I`ll ge back to you!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:34 pm
by Bee
Well since I've only read the first two I guess you can see which one I voted for... :D

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:30 pm
by Nefer
A Falcon Flies...

That book captivated me from page 1. I like all the Ballantynes, 'cept for the last one. Never liked the hero dude, Craig Whatshisname.

PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:35 pm
by Phils_jd
I forget which one I voted for probably Men of Men but seeing as I've been slagging the Ballantynes I though I should stick up for this one - it was a pretty good read - some decent sex scenes and some nice killings.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:26 pm
by WSI
it's my curse to be part of the minority. For me, it's the Leopard.

(ok, in this case I am the minority as I see)

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:49 pm
by Phils_jd
yeah it was ok in spots. but i'm still wondering what happened to the soldiers that Craig and Tungata left tied up in the cave after they escaped from Lobengulas tomb and grabbed the helicopter

PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:38 pm
by Monsoon
Seems to be a pretty even spread across the field when it comes to these books!

PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:53 pm
by WSI
how about this: they are all best [b5]

PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:46 pm
by Phils_jd
One of you guys mentioned earlier that there was no linkage between Penrod (T of the Sun and the other Ballantynes. HAve you any guesses/ thoughts as to who he fits in with? Its been intriguing me since it was mentioned.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:51 pm
by Nefer
Not entirely sure. I can't remember if his ancestry was mentioned - guess it's time for a re-read :D

PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:08 pm
by Monsoon
Hello what has happened here! They were all level pegging but now the Falcon surprisingly seems to have been left in the nest and the Leopard is up with the leaders!

PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2007 7:51 am
by bosstard
Men of Men
So full of raw emotion!

Re: Favourite Ballantyne Novel

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:07 pm
by Geoff Carter
I approached the Ballantynes with some trepidation, given the general euphoria that surrounds the Courtneys. Having finished ATime To Die , I bit the bullet - ensuring this time to stick to the cronology.

After Falcon Fly I must say I seem to have made the transition quite painlessly. WS's inimitable style carries over anyway, and the African theme continues!

Re: Favourite Ballantyne Novel

PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:22 am
by Ciclograz
A Falcon Flies is the best of the Ballantynes novel and one on my favourites!! At the beginning there is the most romantic scene of all WS books when Robyn looks for the firs time at the Africa's land!!I love it! All IMHO :wink:

Re: Favourite Ballantyne Novel

PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:33 am
by delby
never mind a fave ballantyne this whole series is my true love x

Re: Favourite Ballantyne Novel

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:04 am
by John R
It was a tough one. The first 3 are the best. Went for Angels weep in the end. Just.