A Damned Good Rogering (Absolute Erotica Book 2)
Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. CaliBookLover marked it as to-read Nov 30, Jana Leah marked it as to-read Jul 13, Emily marked it as to-read Jun 03, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. About Roger Frank Selby. Books by Roger Frank Selby. The Farmer's Gun is one of the two that has a hint of romance. It starts out feeling awkward and naughty as the wife has a little affair, but the ending has an understanding and acceptance that is actually pretty heartwarming. I also love the pun in the title. Reminds me of the rhyme "This is my weapon, this is my gun.
One is for fighting, one is for fun. I was expecting a more military focus, but this is the only story that has it. There's a little surprise seduction of subordinates, and a little dominating punishment. It's fun, sexy and satisfying. Thou Shalt Not Covet is naughty and a little mysterious. The central message is "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" and the ending is funny in the way they deliver that message by hinting at the solution to the mystery, which I was surprised I didn't see coming.
Milking And Spanking Ms. Goodbody is the final story, and the name alone sounds naughty. It's also very straightforward as that's exactly what happens. However, this is the other one that has a hint of romance. So if you're looking for just a little dirty naughtiness in various ways, go ahead and give A Damned Good Rogering a try as it's certainly an erotic quickie at only about fifty-five pages total. There was a problem loading comments right now.
There's a problem loading this menu right now. So it is a little shocking to read of her as a young princess with a fiery disposition and actual feelings. Probably this is the first time I read of her as a woman as well. We've put her in a pedestal that it is difficult to think of her other than a matured lady in a mail shirt with a kid on her back and sword on her hand. That aside, the events of the war of independence is of such brutality on both sides that it is difficult to take an objective view of it at all. I started reading with that misgiving knowing where Flashman's sympathies will lie.
In a way, that made it easier to observe Flashman's critiques on the behavior on both sides. I would hesitate to call it neutral, but it is not so lopsided as well. As many have pointed out, while Flashman goes through his whore-mongering at will here as well, he also shows his softness for once towards his feelings for Lakshmibai.
Mercifully, there is not much of mooning over it and he gets over it pretty fast and get on with his adventures. Overall, with a good deal of history and comparatively less bawdier than the other installments, the book is still a must read for anyone who wish learn a little about the events or just an adventure set in the British raj. Mar 01, Jamie Collins rated it really liked it Shelves: Sometimes I'm annoyed at the contrivance of inserting a fictional character into famous historical events, but with Flashman it works very well.
I'm totally willing to believe that he got caught up in the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, depending on your point of view and lived to tell the tale - including surviving the Siege of Cawnpore and subsequent massacre. Flashy is just as arrogant, cowardly and lecherous as ever; and just as wry an observer of human nature. The Sometimes I'm annoyed at the contrivance of inserting a fictional character into famous historical events, but with Flashman it works very well. The subject matter does make this episode darker than most. Flashman's selfish nature is toned down a bit as he's genuinely disturbed by the atrocities he witnesses.
A fascinating, informative, and hilarious read, as always with this great set of books. Jan 21, Ardee-El rated it it was ok Shelves: Andrew Ward begins his great study of the Cawnpore massacre, Our Bones Are Scattered , with the following observation: He never asks this fundamental question, and yes, this is a burlesque, but it is a burlesque of actual history.
Paradoxically, I recommend this book to others while personally struggling with its shortcomings. Well, it is a thundering good read wh Andrew Ward begins his great study of the Cawnpore massacre, Our Bones Are Scattered , with the following observation: First is how Fraser picks up the story from the preceding book. Yes, each of the Flashman novels is meant to be self-contained, and therefore Fraser may be forgiven for writing a lengthy and not uninteresting in itself prologue before getting on to the main adventure, but when read after Flashman at the Charge , all the momentum of that chronologically-preceding book is lost.
Much too little is made of his accomplishments of the preceding book. Then there is his portrait of the Rani of Jhansi. The problem she presents Fraser is what he needs her to be in order for the book to work versus how she is best remembered by history. Finally, the mechanics of the storytelling are blatantly obvious to me: Every decision Flashman makes is the wrong one, taking him deeper and deeper into trouble.
Anyone reading my reviews knows that besides my appraisal, I will often mention some aspect of the art of writing that the book at hand made me think of. And despite how two stars?? My personal favourite outing for George McDonald Fraser's eponymous cad pitches the one time bully of Tom Brown's School Days into the maelstrom of the Indian Rebellion of the Victorians preferred to call it a Mutiny because it sounded nicer. Flashman is as lacivious and cowardly as ever but finds himself repeatedly forced to fight for his life amid the unfolding carnage.
Fraser proves himself as much a master of battle scenes as he is of comedy and also manages the difficult trick of mai My personal favourite outing for George McDonald Fraser's eponymous cad pitches the one time bully of Tom Brown's School Days into the maelstrom of the Indian Rebellion of the Victorians preferred to call it a Mutiny because it sounded nicer. Fraser proves himself as much a master of battle scenes as he is of comedy and also manages the difficult trick of maintaining the laugh quotient whilst providing an unflinching look at an often horrifyingly dark episode in British and Indian history.
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One for history and humour buffs alike. Jul 19, Mark rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Great Game usually refers to jockeying between the Russians and the British for control of Afghanistan and other parts of Central Asia. While that's a factor in Fraser's fifth outing with Flashman, the action and historical detail of the book center more around the Sepoy Rebellion, in which terrible atrocities were committed by both the Indians and the British colonialists. Flashman describes them all.
As usual, footnotes provide entertaining and illuminating commentary on the historical accu The Great Game usually refers to jockeying between the Russians and the British for control of Afghanistan and other parts of Central Asia. As usual, footnotes provide entertaining and illuminating commentary on the historical accuracy of his descriptions. The plot here is faster moving, packed with more history and less silly than some of the other books in the Flashman series. For example, Flashman isn't successful with every woman he sees and attempts to seduce.
As usual, there's not a lot for the defenders of political correctness to like. Most of the reviewers on this site, me included, observe that the entire Flashman series is politically incorrect under current standards for these things. Of course we do this to distance ourselves from Flashman's behavior and attitudes. But politcal correctness is akin to the Efficient Markets Hypothesis. The more everyone else zigs, the more you should zag. The only antidote is unsparing accuracy and transparency, and Flashman offers those in spades, at least to us, his readers.
To his contemporaries, he's a complete toady and bully, which is the entire fun. The contrast sheds a lot of light on the institutionalized hypocrisy of Flashman's times, and by extension, ours. If you're curious about George Macdonald Fraser's own point of view, here's an article he published just before he died in No need to change a winning technique - same style is used. Starts with Flashman in the UK getting his assignment - this time whilst in Queen Victoria's company at Balmoral and then heading off to a key event in the 19 Century - getting involved in the all the key action.
The author uses the process to entertain and educate and it works wonderfully. Initially, this is Flashy sent to India in a counter intelligence position as his old foe from the last book - Nicholas Ignatieff - is agitating the No need to change a winning technique - same style is used. Initially, this is Flashy sent to India in a counter intelligence position as his old foe from the last book - Nicholas Ignatieff - is agitating the locals. As predicted in the last book. However, the key action is the Indian uprising of the mid s.
Its so well done. The locals had their greivances - mainly religious - but the book also does well at articulating the horror of what they did - espeically at Lucknow. It doesnt stop their - the UK forces were just as bad in their reprisals.
Five Minute Fantasies, Vol. Leslie at Meerut, out for an afternoon ride. Anyone reading my reviews knows that besides my appraisal, I will often mention some aspect of the art of writing that the book at hand made me think of. Mar 05, Luke rated it it was amazing Shelves: Flashy just gets worse. It awakened a powerful curiosity in me to learn more about British India I reccommend the movie Kim to anyone who is interested in The Great Game.
George MacDonald Fraser just presents the facts - using the humour of Flashman, who despite his faults, always has totally humanitairan views. Even if his choice of language is less than acceptable. But everything is balanced in these books. Flashman's wife - Elspeth - is as bad as he is. The Indiands butchered women and children but the english wanted to dole out justice with in the most barbaric fashion. In a new device, the author comments on a real life painting and points out that Flashman is in it - mounted on a horse with his arm aloft.
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You can google the painting and see him there. Thats fact and fiction combining. Another adventure perfectly and entertainingly detailed. Oct 10, Christopher Saunders rated it it was amazing Shelves: Fifth entry in the series sees Flashy mixed up in the Indian Mutiny, from romancing a ravishing Rani to matching wits with a crafty Russian spy, all the while avoiding murderous Sepoys and rampaging English troops. This is easily the most serious installment, with very graphic and harrowing descriptions of violence and atrocities on both sides of the Mutiny; even Flashman is compelled to act heroic and noble in spots.
Lots of memorable set-pieces especially Flashman's trip to Balmoral but the Fifth entry in the series sees Flashy mixed up in the Indian Mutiny, from romancing a ravishing Rani to matching wits with a crafty Russian spy, all the while avoiding murderous Sepoys and rampaging English troops. Lots of memorable set-pieces especially Flashman's trip to Balmoral but the best moment is Flashman's reaction to the publication of Tom Brown's Schooldays!
Apr 23, Raegan Butcher rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Another ripping adventure yarn featuring Harry Flashman, this time on hand to experience the worst of the Sepoy Rebellion in India. Fraser's Flashman in the Great Game is probably, to date, the best in the series.
Here Flashman has been caught up in the Indian Mutiny, as it is popularly referred as. There are moments of Flashman's loathsome, but endearing, humor, for the most part, however, the brutality of the Mutiny, on both sides, is front and center. Many will cringe at the barbarity but Mr. Fraser has attempted to stay as honest and insightful as is humanly possible when dealing with such a contentious topic.
In an age of post post-colonialism it is difficult to look back on the British Empire, or the American for the matter, without a reflexive cringe, but at the same time it is a fascinating period. The first global economy emerged during the the period of British Imperialism and the values, for the most part, that would become a central feature of our own nascent global civilization were given voice by the Imperial Age.
These sentiments have been hotly debated and they will continue to be.
Europeans, and those of European descent, will argue for the civilizing influence of the Empire while those of non-European descent, especially those whose ancestors were subjected to its 'tender' mercies, will argue for its barbarities -- which are on full display in the Flashman books This dialectic will not see its conclusion any time soon. The origins of this, obviously enough, are to be found in history and, perhaps, resentment at the European success stories, and those of many of its former colonies. Nonetheless, Flashman in the Great Game is a rousing good story that has been well handled by the author and may encourage an interesting debate about the Indian Mutiny and what place in world history it is to occupy.
Social justice warriors looking for something else to rail about on Twitter might enjoy Flashman in the Great Game for the cathartic, auto-erotic rage it will inspire. Apr 02, Ben Hinum rated it it was amazing. This book covers the horrors of the Sepoy Mutiny in India.
The company ruled the land by using indigenous soldiers -- called Sepoys -- under the direction of British officers. The British fooled themselves into thinking that the Sepoys were loyal to their white officers and the queen, when in fact both Hindu and Muslim soldiers hated the foreign intruders and their attempts to Christianize them.
Prime Minister Palmerston had an inkling that things were not going well in India, believing that the Russians were stirring up "the natives" in order to have them topple the British hegemony on the sub-continent. During the course of the book, Flashman assumes various disguises and experiences at least a half-dozen near-death incidents.
Unlike his portrayal in other books in the Flashman series, in this book he displays sensitivity to the horrors of war. He falls in love with the beautiful Rani, Lakshmibai, who is the Maharini of Jhansi and who becomes a leader of the forces trying to expel the British.
In the book, he treats the excesses of Indian rebels and the British army with balance. While he has his share of sexual conquests, he admits to true love for Lakshmibai, as well as his wife, Elspeth.
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The Flashman pictured here is an older about 36 years old , more mellow scoundrel than the insensitive lout portrayed in the first book in the series. As with all the Flashman books, the historical details are fantastic and true. Reading these books is a great way to get up to speed on 19th century events that are otherwise presented in a dry, dull fashion. Another excellent Flashman installment. This time, Flashy has been sent to investigate mysterious goings on back in India.
Of course, he tries to get out of it, but if he did that, there wouldn't be a story.