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"..a stirring saga ..one that will prove popular not only for readers interested in Japan but also for those who simply want a rousing read."
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"Dramatic and exciting."
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW!!!,
This review is from: Musashi (Hardcover)
I read Eiji Yoshikawa's 'Taiko' before I read Mushahi. Although i was impressed by the book I felt the translation let it down a lot. So when I picked up this book I was suprised (like the other reviewers) how hard I found to put this book down.It takes a lot for me to get gripped by a book and this one draws you in so well you don't even realise your hooked until your over half way through. I really can't say much more as most of the reviewers have said it for me but I will add that if your looking for a beautifly written and very well translated epic novel then you really can't get much better than this. Put it like this no-one who has reviewed this book has given it less than 5 stars, need I say more...
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Catch up on sleep 1st - you won't want to put it down!,
This review is from: Musashi (Hardcover)
I can add little to the other reviews other than to confirm that this is an excelent book. Those with an interest in fuedal Japan will be drawn to it, whilst those who shun it because of this, it's length or price are missing a gem. Despite it's length it is too short by half. You'll find yourself immersed in the world of Musashi and staying up late to read just a little more.The characters are brought to life and are without the idolisation that might have been the case for such an historic figure in Japanese culture. It is so much more than a martial arts inspired book that it has a much broader appeal that it will ever realise. Charting the life, fortunes and falures of Musashi and those close to him it is a love story, action thriller and inspirational text all rolled into one. Simply put this is the one of the best books I've read and would stand head and shouders above mainstream 'bestsllers'. I would recommend it without reservation to anyone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Of all the books i've ever read - this is the best!,
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This review is from: Musashi (Hardcover)
This book is just fascinating. It tells a lot about the
nature of life in Japan during the age of the Samurai. It's
a documentary sometimes and a thriller some other times -
but mainly it's just a wonderful *very* long - and still to
short - story with heroes who need some time to become
heroic and villans, who at times are likeable human
beeings too. As a lot of power of this book comes out of the
beautiful language, i should point out, that i read the german
translation. I`ve read thousands of books - but this one is
definetly the Best. I whish i spoke Japanese, so that i could
read all the other works of Yoshikawa, which haven't been
translated yet!
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