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Shibumi (MP3 CD)

by Trevanian (Author), Christopher Lane (Narrator), Joe Barrett (Narrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

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  • MP3 CD
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; MP3 Una edition (30 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0786181117
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786181117
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.5 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Perfect, Best Book That I've Ever Read, 9 April 1999
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This review is from: Shibumi (Mass Market Paperback)
A perfect book which introduced many wonderful and profound things and concepts into my life. Even the concept of "Shibumi" alone makes this book worth to be read. No need to mention that it includes many philosophical ideas about elitism, democracy, consuming society; information about Eastern culture, GO... This book is the masterpiece of masterpieces. The best book I've ever read. Trevanian has the ultimate talent of using the English language. No other writer (with the exceptions of Douglas Adams, and Jay McInerney in "Story of My Life") makes me laugh so much with their witty and hilarious writings. I made almost everybody around me read the book and they adored the it. For the ones who said it is an OK spy novel; sorry, but you did not get into the depths of the book. Read it again, but this time more carefully. For the ones who loved this book, also read "Summer of Katya" (psychological, but witty) and "Rude Tales and Glorious" (hilarious, clever, funny, great...). They are great, too.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! I come back to it over and over!, 10 April 1999
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This review is from: Shibumi (Mass Market Paperback)
I first became familier with Trevanian when I was in high school and found The Eiger Sanction in the library. That was 23 or 24 years ago! I thought Eiger was the best book ever written. Boy was I wrong. Shibumi is a classic like no other. It is intence and exciting. It is filled with action, political commentary, cultural commentary, and some very subtle humor. I have been reading it over and over since the first year it was published. I couldn't even guess how many times I have read it. If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and could only have two books, this would have to be one of them.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book., 2 Feb 1999
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I read Shibumi years ago during a summer college break and still name it as my favorite book. That was the summer the Luke and Laura storyline was hot on General Hospital. I had about 1-1/2 hours free between jobs and found myself on the couch with Shibumi in my lap, reading during the commercials. My brother had recommended the book, telling me it told a few home truths like college being a 4 year vacation for those not prepared for real life (ouch) and how Americans would buy and/or swallow anything if touted by a beloved spokesperson. I read it and loved it. The characterizations, the style and pace are marvelous! This book introduced me to a whole new genre. I have now read everything of Trevanian's I have found. This and the Eiger Sanction are his best, in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spy Novel Without Equal
Everyone who has ever had the ambition to write a spy novel may as well put their pen down right now! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Roger Paterson

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear...
I was given this book a while ago and I treasure it as the worst thing I have ever read, including those parts of Jeffrey Archer's oeuvre that I have inflicted on my leisure time... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2005 by Doktor Futtocks

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT a spy novel. Disappointing to the end.
I originally bought this book under the pretext of it being a page-turing spy novel... not unlike the Bourne books by Ludlum, however I was severely let down. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2004 by huntsman34

1.0 out of 5 stars Great story - but.....
I recently re-read this book after a period of about 20 years.

The story line was just as good as I remembered, but I was startled by the way the pages seemed to be littered... Read more

Published on 1 Aug 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The concept of Shibumi is simply profound
I can safely say no book since reading R.L. Wing's translation of Tao Te Ching has had a more profound impact on my life. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2001 by solid_tech

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly powerful book
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Published on 18 Aug 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cultured - innovative - spectacular.
Enough has already been said in the previous reviews on the merits of this book. To clear up a few points re. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written and a gripping story
I would rate Trevanian as one of the best fiction writers. His prose is highly entertaining and the description of events and subject is fascinating. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a class on its own
Some books are a class on their own (Pirsig's "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" and Campbell's "Power of Myth" come to mind), and this is one of... Read more
Published on 17 May 1999

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