A review by mr_engineer
Shōgun by James Clavell

adventurous challenging informative tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This classic helped propel Western interest in Japanese culture. 

The main character has only his wits and tenacity to keep him alive in a foreign and deadly land.

The ending really does it for me:
"Mariko-san, it was your karma to die gloriously and live forever. Anjin-san, my friend, it is your karma never to leave this land. It is mine to be Shogun."
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