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tafeeeeee 's review for:
Shogun, Part One
by James Clavell
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I liked the historical aspect. I don't know much about East Asian history so this was a history lesson, too. I don't know how accurate the depictions are but I was engrossed from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, Colonisation