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noharmpun's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
croceldon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
ob1wan07's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
hilltroy99's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun read, lots of adventure in feudal Japan. Lacks focus at times but it makes sense because it was a serial novel. Ending was pretty drawn out but still good. Interesting characters and development but it's definitely clear it's from another time.
lekakis's review against another edition
4.0
It’s truly epic story. It’s long and the (writing) performance quite uneven. But still it was quite enjoyable.
senad's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Finally finished #Musashi.
The book was long, the pages thin and filled with plenty of words.
It was amazing to see how the characters struggled with their inner thoughts and growth — And, how similar those struggles were to modern day humans as well.
Great book :)
The book was long, the pages thin and filled with plenty of words.
It was amazing to see how the characters struggled with their inner thoughts and growth — And, how similar those struggles were to modern day humans as well.
Great book :)
bethanlcollins's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a delightful read
careydnelson's review against another edition
5.0
A truly epic tale that often had me spellbound.
I was completely surprised to find this is the most anime thing I've ever experienced. I also feel like it explains so much.
Sure, there are some lulls, and darn if you don't want characters to just get over themselves and their 17th century Japanese culture, but there is a power here.
I was completely surprised to find this is the most anime thing I've ever experienced. I also feel like it explains so much.
Sure, there are some lulls, and darn if you don't want characters to just get over themselves and their 17th century Japanese culture, but there is a power here.
clarks_dad's review against another edition
5.0
Only one word can describe this book: EPIC. Published initially in serial format, this is probably one of the best works of historical fiction I've ever read. Yeah it has cheesey martial arts elements to it, but the author takes very great pains to really develop all of the characters. We see them change as they grow. Should be required reading for any future novelist on how to bring your characters along and give them depth.