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287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222259
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.The youth Takeo has been brought up...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,614 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
mysterious 41%
tense 40%
dark 36%
sad 29%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Death of parent, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, WarMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222259
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.The youth Takeo has been brought up...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,614 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
mysterious 41%
tense 40%
dark 36%
sad 29%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, WarMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault