Shogun by James Clavell

1125 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced
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A bold English adventurer. An invincible Japanese warlord. A beautiful woman torn between two ways of life. All brought together in an extraordinary saga aflame with passion, conflict, ambition, and the struggle for power.Here is the world-famous ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,569 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
tense 44%
informative 39%
challenging 33%
emotional 26%
dark 25%
reflective 24%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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