Shout at the Devil by Wilbur SmithMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a very good book about a story set in the first world war between the Germans and the Englishmen. Wilbur Smith has forayed into an adventure by an Irish bandit, Flynn Patrick O'Flynn helped by his daughter Rosa and son-in-law and aide Sebastian Oldsmith in the jungles, rivers and the African coast. Surprisingly he has stayed away from his familiar poaching territory in the jungles of Africa with little or no mention about the teeming wildlife. This is a refreshing take about how the bandit and his family helped by local natives overcome a German plot to destroy the English navy in pursuit of selfish gains.
The book also has its elements of humour and a wonderful cast of characters, especially Flynn who is characterised as a lovable and cunning yet a doting father and a loyal friend. Totally entertaining and extremely fast faced. Loved the action-at-sea moments and the scheming ways of Flynn to loot the Germans. A fabulous work by Wilbur Smith.
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