A review by leeanne212
Shōgun by James Clavell

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Picked this book up because of all the hype with the 2024 series. I thought even though it was old, I would give the book a chance. I figured it would have a lot of racism and misogyny to wade through. Even though there is some, it is relevant to the story set in the 1600’s feudal Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed a glimpse into a country and culture I know little about. 
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