Cloud of Sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka

Cloud of Sparrows

Samurai #1

Takashi Matsuoka

592 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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"Exotic, entertaining . . . an] exceptional first novel."--San Francisco Chronicle The year is 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has opened its doors to the West. And as foreign ships threaten to rain destruction on the Shogun's castl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 37%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.85

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