Reviews

Musashi. La leyenda del samurai by Eiji Yoshikawa

chrisb'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

michaelmarques's review against another edition

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A

5.0

fomac's review against another edition

adventurous informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It’s hard to find a flaw with this book. The characters are so convincingly human; it feels almost jarring. I found myself regularly expecting something of a character, only for them to take me by surprise. It made for a highly engaging read which, when you consider the historical accuracy, makes for a masterpiece. 

starskipper's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story was written in short pieces that became chapters when bound into book form. The 5 books are one long legend of Musashi, and the book does not have a resolution nor a complete character arc.  It's just the first part of a story that is not published in it's original form. They also sell this story in one big volume.  It's the same story. 

I'm onto book 2, and I recommend you only read this if you are planning to read all 5.  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Torture, and Toxic relationship