Pirates of the Crimson Sand is a great little story about pirates, air ships and technical wonders. It sweeps you away to a sandy desert place that is best described by the book\u2019s own words (and I love this bit): \u201cRocks and cacti littered the ground like a demon\u2019s garden.\u201d A hot, wicked place, where only tough people survive, and a sick child is protected by his pirate sister. What struck me most is the atmosphere of the story. It\u2019s thick with the language of the people; a fun filled pirate slang fest. I was filled immediately with the need to bellow out an \u201cArrg!\u201d Yes, pirates as in \u201cArrg!\u201d I loved these brutish characters and found myself cheering for them. A wonderful read. My only complaint was that the story ended. Much fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pirates of the Crimson Sand is a great little story about pirates, air ships and technical wonders. It sweeps you away to a sandy desert place that is best described by the book\u2019s own words (and I love this bit): \u201cRocks and cacti littered the ground like a demon\u2019s garden.\u201d A hot, wicked place, where only tough people survive, and a sick child is protected by his pirate sister. What struck me most is the atmosphere of the story. It\u2019s thick with the language of the people; a fun filled pirate slang fest. I was filled immediately with the need to bellow out an \u201cArrg!\u201d Yes, pirates as in \u201cArrg!\u201d I loved these brutish characters and found myself cheering for them. A wonderful read. My only complaint was that the story ended. 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