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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 674 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
inspiring 39%
informative 31%
emotional 29%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
hopeful 18%
sad 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
War970 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 674 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
inspiring 39%
informative 31%
emotional 29%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
hopeful 18%
sad 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
War