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Shōgun by James Clavell

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rogackia's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative sad tense medium-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

5.0


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theneverendingtbr's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I'd been wanting to read this book for quite some time, due to the overall positive feedback and reviews on it; so here we have it - and after finishing this 1152 page lump of a book...I am exhausted. 😂

It's an epic read don't get me wrong, the writing is admirable but it is hard work as the plot is very complex and over-long.

The story contains ruthless samurai, scheming priests, impenetrable fortresses, dishonourable ninja and everything else about feudal Japan which captures the imagination.

If you like large books that you can get lost in, give this one a try.

Although not for the faint-hearted as there's so many decapitations, a diabolical execution and overall violence within these pages.

Now for some light-hearted reading I think.

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