Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era by Eiji Yoshikawa

Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era

Musashi

Eiji Yoshikawa with Charles Terry (Translator)

996 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)

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The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman.  A fictionalized account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, author of The Book of Five Rings and arguably the most renowned Japanese swordsman who ever lived. The long e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
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

slow 58%
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

4.29

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