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Captain Sinbad
A new tale of Arabian Nights adventure. Sinbad as you've never known him. A fun, hip book by Graham Diamond, author of BLACK MIDNIGHT, FOREST WARS, LADY OF THE HAVEN, THE THIEF OF KALIMAR, and the acclaimed satire/thriller CHOCOLATE LENIN. 5 stars.
- GenresFantasy
386 pages, Paperback
First published July 12, 1980
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Graham Diamond
33 books47 followersIn 2015 Venture Press Ltd, UK contracted to reissue seven of Graham Diamond's most noted titles. Among them was THE HAVEN, Diamond's renown cult classic. Others include the EMPIRE PRINCESS series:
LADY OF THE HAVEN; DUNGEONS OF KUBA, THE FALCON OF EDEN, THE BEASTS OF HADES.
In addition, the two part SAMARKAND and SAMARKAND DAWN were released to new worldwide audiences.
Graham Diamond began writing as a fantasy and science fiction author. He was born in Manchester, England, after World War II, and his family moved to the United States when he was a young child. He was raised in New York City, on the Upper West Side, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art. He attended CCNY in NY, and the Art Students League of New York.
He worked for the New York Times as a production manager in Editorial Art for many years. He has also taught creative writing in New York and California.
-Wikipedia
LADY OF THE HAVEN; DUNGEONS OF KUBA, THE FALCON OF EDEN, THE BEASTS OF HADES.
In addition, the two part SAMARKAND and SAMARKAND DAWN were released to new worldwide audiences.
Graham Diamond began writing as a fantasy and science fiction author. He was born in Manchester, England, after World War II, and his family moved to the United States when he was a young child. He was raised in New York City, on the Upper West Side, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art. He attended CCNY in NY, and the Art Students League of New York.
He worked for the New York Times as a production manager in Editorial Art for many years. He has also taught creative writing in New York and California.
-Wikipedia
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September 8, 2016
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Publisher: Venture Press
Publishing Date: August 2016 (1980)
ISBN: 9781419681813
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 3.4/5
Publishers Description: Nearly two centuries before Marco Polo’s travels to Cathay, there lived in the fabled city of Baghdad the famed rogue and adventurer Sinbad.
Review: Lord Flasheart: ” I like the hair” thrusts hips, ” It gives me something to hang onto”. “Oi Nursey, I like it firm and fruity, WOOF!”. “She’s got the tongue like an electric eel and likes the taste of a man’s tonsils”. Like Black Adder’s Lord Flasheart, Sinbad is a roguish womanizer with a heart of gold. Soon after losing his fiancé’ to the evil Sultan, he has sex with 5 women along the way and multiple offers to bed others. Although he enjoys himself with the most beautiful women his heart belongs to one. Nice recovery Batman.
My self-loathing was at an all time high, as I found myself enjoying every second of buckles being swashed upon the desert sands while plying nubile bodies on the high seas. While every woman encountered is more beautiful than the last and each adventure exceeds believability, I was still firmly rooted in a broad, world-building tapestry.
Sinbad was written to appeal to our sense of the unattainable while measuring out doses of thinly veiled desire. “Shagging on the high seas while fending off Amazon women pirates en route to the Pillars of Hercules? Fug yea!!” The movement is expertly coupled to the characterization and adding established characters on a grand quest mitigates the need to build them from the ground up. Very smart writing.
Dig in, throw discernment out the door and have a little fun.
Publisher: Venture Press
Publishing Date: August 2016 (1980)
ISBN: 9781419681813
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 3.4/5
Publishers Description: Nearly two centuries before Marco Polo’s travels to Cathay, there lived in the fabled city of Baghdad the famed rogue and adventurer Sinbad.
Review: Lord Flasheart: ” I like the hair” thrusts hips, ” It gives me something to hang onto”. “Oi Nursey, I like it firm and fruity, WOOF!”. “She’s got the tongue like an electric eel and likes the taste of a man’s tonsils”. Like Black Adder’s Lord Flasheart, Sinbad is a roguish womanizer with a heart of gold. Soon after losing his fiancé’ to the evil Sultan, he has sex with 5 women along the way and multiple offers to bed others. Although he enjoys himself with the most beautiful women his heart belongs to one. Nice recovery Batman.
My self-loathing was at an all time high, as I found myself enjoying every second of buckles being swashed upon the desert sands while plying nubile bodies on the high seas. While every woman encountered is more beautiful than the last and each adventure exceeds believability, I was still firmly rooted in a broad, world-building tapestry.
Sinbad was written to appeal to our sense of the unattainable while measuring out doses of thinly veiled desire. “Shagging on the high seas while fending off Amazon women pirates en route to the Pillars of Hercules? Fug yea!!” The movement is expertly coupled to the characterization and adding established characters on a grand quest mitigates the need to build them from the ground up. Very smart writing.
Dig in, throw discernment out the door and have a little fun.
September 7, 2016
I reviewed this book for NetGalley.
This book was such a fun read. Mr. Diamond has perfectly channeled the Arabian Nights in this entertaining tale of Sinbad the Sailor. Everything is well done about this book - fast-moving plot, interesting characters, exotic settings, along with a lot of swashbuckling adventure.
If you want to be transported to an exotic and exciting world, read this book. A great read - reading this book is well worth your time!!!
This book was such a fun read. Mr. Diamond has perfectly channeled the Arabian Nights in this entertaining tale of Sinbad the Sailor. Everything is well done about this book - fast-moving plot, interesting characters, exotic settings, along with a lot of swashbuckling adventure.
If you want to be transported to an exotic and exciting world, read this book. A great read - reading this book is well worth your time!!!
October 22, 2016
I've never read Sindbad's original tales but after reading this I might look into that. Sindbad is a fun character and his various adventures keep you interested especially because of the great minor characters. I was really impressed by the inclusion of several kick-ass women.
August 5, 2010
Sharp as a tack. Funny and adventurous.
August 16, 2016
I received this copy of the book for an honest review via Netgalley.
A swashbuckling adventure renewed for a new age.
I have few few references for Sinbad from my childhood but I have always been aware of the archetype of this character.
This tale was like reading one of the classics. Something I knew had meaning and reference in popular culture, but haven't had the chance to read. I enjoyed the vivid word building. I loved feeling as if I was there experiencing all the adventure with Sinbad for the first time.
The writing style itself was something I had not experienced much before. I generally lean towards YA, Fantasy and Sci-Fi books. This story was definitely out of my wheelhouse, but in a very good way. I loved the satirical prose that Diamond wove through this book.
To be honest, while there are, of course, elements I may have liked less than others (considering what I normally read) I enjoyed branching out of my comfort zone. And, who doesn't love an adventure tale?
I know pretty much everyone has heard of Sinbad and his many adventures. Why don't you try out this tale and see what you think? You may just find yourself on a whirlwind adventure you never want to leave. I am giving this book a rating of 4/5.
A swashbuckling adventure renewed for a new age.
I have few few references for Sinbad from my childhood but I have always been aware of the archetype of this character.
This tale was like reading one of the classics. Something I knew had meaning and reference in popular culture, but haven't had the chance to read. I enjoyed the vivid word building. I loved feeling as if I was there experiencing all the adventure with Sinbad for the first time.
The writing style itself was something I had not experienced much before. I generally lean towards YA, Fantasy and Sci-Fi books. This story was definitely out of my wheelhouse, but in a very good way. I loved the satirical prose that Diamond wove through this book.
To be honest, while there are, of course, elements I may have liked less than others (considering what I normally read) I enjoyed branching out of my comfort zone. And, who doesn't love an adventure tale?
I know pretty much everyone has heard of Sinbad and his many adventures. Why don't you try out this tale and see what you think? You may just find yourself on a whirlwind adventure you never want to leave. I am giving this book a rating of 4/5.
April 3, 2018
Diamond channels the Arabian Nights hero perfectly in this tongue-in-cheek tale of new adventures for the mariner. This time shipwrecked in Spain during the upheavals between the Moors and the Christians led by El Cid. A definite five star read.
March 12, 2024
Sinbad is renowned in Bagdad as an adventurer, soldier and hero. He is about to marry his long time love, Scheherazade, when the Caliph decides to take her as his own wife and makes Sinbad a criminal. Sinbad flees Bagdad but is determined to return and marry his love.
His plan is to find a ship and sail until he can find the elusive Red Dahlia which is said to allow the finder to have his most desperate wish. As Sinbad starts the journey, he finds a talking frog and promises to help him return to being ordinary. Off they go and soon Sinbad has a ship and crew.
There are many adventures. Sinbad is captured by female pirates and then imprisoned by the Greeks. He encounters storms like he has never seen and washes up in Spain in a small village which is about to be overrun by an army of thieves and murderers. In all his travels, he falls in love with women who help him. But can he ever get back to Scheherazade?
Graham Diamond writes predominantly in the fantasy and science fiction genres. This book is a rollicking retelling of the legend of Captain Sinbad and all his adventures. The reader will be immersed in intrigues, storms, battles and given peaks into Sinbad's way with women and his loyalty to those he surrounds himself with. This book is recommended for fantasy readers.
His plan is to find a ship and sail until he can find the elusive Red Dahlia which is said to allow the finder to have his most desperate wish. As Sinbad starts the journey, he finds a talking frog and promises to help him return to being ordinary. Off they go and soon Sinbad has a ship and crew.
There are many adventures. Sinbad is captured by female pirates and then imprisoned by the Greeks. He encounters storms like he has never seen and washes up in Spain in a small village which is about to be overrun by an army of thieves and murderers. In all his travels, he falls in love with women who help him. But can he ever get back to Scheherazade?
Graham Diamond writes predominantly in the fantasy and science fiction genres. This book is a rollicking retelling of the legend of Captain Sinbad and all his adventures. The reader will be immersed in intrigues, storms, battles and given peaks into Sinbad's way with women and his loyalty to those he surrounds himself with. This book is recommended for fantasy readers.
April 21, 2024
The author of this book really made the reader believe that this fictional character Sinbad was truly a real figure in life. The way in which he describes the Captain and his exploits during the book and his love affair with the woman of his dreams is incredible. He no longer is a fictional figure but alive as you and me. I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to anyone.
November 17, 2016
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This was just not for me.
I found the characters lacked depth and I just could not relate to any of them.
It just bored me.
This was just not for me.
I found the characters lacked depth and I just could not relate to any of them.
It just bored me.
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