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by James Clavell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 1296 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; New Ed edition (1 July 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340750707
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340750704
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,741 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"* 'Breathtaking. Only terms like colossal, gigantic, titanic, unbelievable, gargantuan are properly descriptive' - Chicago Tribune * 'Seethes with drama, sex, crime... Clavell is, as always, a matchless talespinner' - Cosmopolitan * 'A grand drama, with the glamour, mystique and perils of the Orient... it has such breadth and power that at the end you will want to start at the beginning again.' - Manchester Evening News * 'NOBLE HOUSE totally fulfils the function of a novel, taking me out of myself and transporting me into a majestic sweep of intrigue and excitement' - David Niven"

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'Breathtaking. Only terms like colossal, gigantic, titanic, unbelievable, gargantuan are properly descriptive' (Chicago Tribune )

'Seethes with drama, sex, crime . . . Clavell is, as always, a matchless talespinner' (Cosmopolitan )

'A grand drama, with the glamour, mystique and perils of the Orient . . . it has such breadth and power that at the end you will want to start at the beginning again.' (Manchester Evening News )

'NOBLE HOUSE totally fulfils the function of a novel, taking me out of myself and transporting me into a majestic sweep of intrigue and excitement' (David Niven )

'Fiction for addicts . . . A book that you can get lost in for weeks. Not only is it as long as life, it's also as rich with possibilities' (New York Times )
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic. Entertaining, enlightening and gripping., 13 May 2000
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First and foremost, Noble House is a fascinating, and hugely entertaining read. Don't be put off by it's considerable length, unlike most big novels, this one has no "dips".

Set in Hong Kong, the book focuses on one week in business for a British-owned conglomerate in the 1960's. Sounds dull? Not when you throw in industrial espionage, chinese superstitions, communists takeover plots, kidnapping, murder, hostile takeovers, gambling, family problems and many, many extra-marital affairs.

However, Noble House works on so many more levels than this. Other than being entertaining, it teaches the reader a lot about Chinese society in general. It also teaches a great deal about the "real" way business is conducted, not the sterile, idealistic methods taught in business schools and colleges around the world.

It is clear that Clavell put years of research into this novel, and I would recommend it highly.

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10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant, colossal epic., 8 Jan 2004
Noble House is huge, totalling 1284 pages. However, unlike you might think - the story ALWAYS flows and there are no pauses! There are several sub-plots along with the main plot, which is the fate of Struan's and it's tai-pan Ian Struan Dunross.

The book's ending is a bit rushed up but it's still excellent ...I think Clavell could have avoided giving the disaster at the end too much importance. Moreover, Clavell leaves much food for thought after the book as several of the sub-plots aren't totally resolved. However, Noble House is absolutely brilliant and Clavell's insight into Hong Kong's cultures is plainly...superb, really, really superb. It is a must read for anyone interested in the Asian way of life. I just love the way Dunross deals (Eurasian) compared to the Chinese Four Finger Wu and the American Bartlett.

As usual, Clavell provides the reader with a bible of deep Asian inisights set in a capitalist Hong Kong arena...and remember...Asians are FIRST asians...and then anything else ;-)

Must read. Shogun was perhaps better as the portrait of 16th century Japan is AMAZING but Noble House is more colossal in the fact that the 10+ sub-plots assume a massive importance in the end, while Shogun was more centred on the three figures of Blackthorne, Toronaga and Mariko.

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5.0 out of 5 stars return to an old friend, 20 Mar 2009
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I read this many years ago when it was first published, but recently I had an opportunity to read TAi PAN again. This had to be my next book to once again continue the saga. It's a great book and really brings asia ti life, fast paced , thrilling but most of all informative about the Chinese way of life an the now lost world of Hong Kong
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5.0 out of 5 stars An epic with everything!
"Noble House" by James Clavell is the fourth in his collection of five independent, yet linked stories about an unparalleled business empire and dynasty based in Hong Kong. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jack Haslam

5.0 out of 5 stars A MASTERPIECE WORTHY OF THE TAIPAN!
James Clavell was a WONDERFUL Writer (yes, with a capital W) and NOBLE HOUSE was a gift he left to us!

Through his eyes we visit Hong Kong in the 1970's. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2007 by NeuroSplicer

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book i have ever read
First, if your going to start reading the Asian Saga, you must go back and read them in order. Even Shogan has little sub plots which if you read carfully Noble House you will... Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by Matthew Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've read
This is not only my favourite from James Clavell's Asian novels, but probably my favourite book ever. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2003 by designer_mej023

5.0 out of 5 stars A great classic
One of my favourite books of all time. Read so often my second copy is starting to look tatty!

Quite a long book with complex plots that intertwine, exciting and very well... Read more

Published on 5 Aug 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, compelling, and very well written novel
A long book, but very easy to get into. One of his best novels by far. Its one of those that you just want to re-read over and over again.
Published on 21 Jan 2000

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