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970 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781568364278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha International
Publication date: 14 September 2012
Description
The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming ...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
inspiring 43%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 31%
challenging 27%
hopeful 21%
sad 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Blood, ClassismModerate
Ableism, Confinement, Gun violenceMinor
War
970 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781568364278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha International
Publication date: 14 September 2012
Description
The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming ...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
inspiring 43%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 31%
challenging 27%
hopeful 21%
sad 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Blood, ClassismModerate
Ableism, Confinement, Gun violenceMinor
War