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Brilliance of the Moon (Tales of the Otori) (Hardcover)
by Lian Hearn (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 12 customer reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The long-awaited third installment of the worldwide phenomenon and number-one international bestseller Tales of the Otori.

Set in an imagined medieval Japan, Book Three is a thrilling - and surprising - follow-up to the previous adventures of Takeo and Kaede. Taking us into the complexities of the loyalties that bind the novel's characters at birth - the fates from which they cannot escape - Brilliance of the Moon goes beyond its transcendent storytelling in demonstrating how we are shaped by forces outside our control and yet must forge our own destinies all the same.

A thoroughly gripping read, Brilliance of the Moon is also the most powerful novel in the series - a beautiful, haunting evocation of a time and a place just beyond the reach of an outside world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Otori Takeo and the beautiful Kaede are now married. But the inescapable forces of destiny that have bound their lives from birth make their happiness an impossible dream. Takeo, still only seventeen, must raise an army to reclaim his Otori lands, and fulfil the prophecy of the blind sage: 'Peace comes at the price of bloodshed. Four battles to win and one to lose'. And he can never be free from the invisible assassins of the secret Tribe who have vowed to kill him. "Brilliance of the Moon" is the most gripping book in the series that has captured the imaginations of readers young and old around the world. A rich and complex cast of characters are swept up in a breathtaking story of warfare and sacrifice, violent death, treacherous plots, the unstoppable natural forces of typhoon and earthquake, and the unconquerable desire of two young lovers to be together, against all odds. Lian Hearn's ancient and magical Oriental world is compelling and unforgettable. This is stunning, timeless storytelling that will endure for many generations of readers to come.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT, 3 Nov 2004
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The final installment in this gripping series, Kaede and Takeo are now married and wanting to claim Kaede's town, Marayama, that she is promised. This is a wonderful novel, where your emotions are played with and you feel as though you are really there in the novel. If you've read the other two Otori books, and liked them then you will love this one!!! I found this book one of the most brilliant that I have ever read, and would recommend it to any one interested in reading whether you are 10 or 40, its a book that can be read by any age. Go out and buy it, I promise you wont be disappointed!
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good end to a cracking story, 15 Oct 2004
If you enjoyed the other two books, then you'll like this third book too. Brilliance of the Moon completes the trilogy that follows Takeo and Kaede as they seek to reclaim their land and rights.

It has a gripping plot and a great use of different point of view. Shifting from Takeo to Kaede and back but in some ways it feels more of a continuation of book 2 than a complete book in its own right. This is perhaps both Takeo and Kaede have already goen through so much change, in both their emotional and physical make up that over coming the hurdles in front of them are a culmination of that change and don't require a further emotional journey.

There are great scenes, involving battles and adventures. Engaging characters from baddies (a giant with bones like stone), to allies (sea pirates) and the ever present Tribe, who have their own conflict to deal with. Takeo has to riase an army and fight five battles (Four battles to win and one to lose), Kaede has to deal with a powerful old lord and everyone has to decide on which side their loyalty lies.

There's a fair amount of blood, guts and love (so perhaps not suitable for the younger readers) but for a cracking story, it's hard to beat. I recommend it but read the first 2 books to begin with.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars LIAN HEARN - AMAZING FOR EVERYONE!!, 29 April 2005
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Hello
The lian Hearn triology is amazing. I throughly enjoyed it even though i am not a young adult. The story was so descriptive and intense that i couldnt put the book down! It is a story unlike no other and def one to try.
I like all kinds of book so if you enjoy a book with a little history, good story, little romance and fighting with a twist of magic and fantasy this is the book for you! GIVE IT A TRY!!!
Also please if you have read it can you recommend any similar books. I feel a bit down as got nothing else to read :)
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1.0 out of 5 stars An irritating mess (minor spoilers within)
I think I could have forgiven a lot of what was wrong with this book, were it not for the dildo scene. Lian Hearn officially lost my goodwill with the dildo scene. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tybalt-quin

4.0 out of 5 stars An imperfect jewel, but still precious
The `Otori Trilogy' is a completely unique set of modern fantasy stories, truly refreshing in every way (especially in comparison to some other clichéd examples of the genre... Read more
Published 20 months ago by IJ

5.0 out of 5 stars The brillance of this Book
The Brillance of the moon is the beautiful conclusion(?) to The Otori trilogy. It starts with Kaede and Takeo together finally after being happily married even though throughout... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Fizzled a little
I loved the first two books and anyone reading this review shouldn't take the 3 stars to mean this book isn't worth reading as it is, it's just that I was a little disappointed at... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2005 by A. C. F. Guile

5.0 out of 5 stars I have never read such a fantastic book
The "Tales of the Ortori" staggered and amazed me, i was addicted after the first paragraph in "Across the Nightingale Floor", the second book,"Grass for his Pillow", proved to be... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2004 by budmoi

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
This book (and the others in the trilogy) have to be some of my favourites. They are so well written and make you want to keep on reading forever! Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2004 by Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance of the moon
This final instalment of the tales of the otori finishes the trilogy brilliantly. This book is full of cliff-hangers which will leave you wanting more. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales Of The Otori: Brilliance Of The Moon
After finishing the second in this amazing Trilogy I was desperate to find out about when the next would be due, and I can also remember trying to find it in March for my mothers... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2004 by roofliner

5.0 out of 5 stars A LYRICAL, PERSUASIVE VOICE PERFFORMANCE
Kevin Gray received plaudits for his readings of " Grass For His Pillow" and "Across The Nightingale Floor," Books One and Two in the Tales of the Otori Series. Read more
Published on 18 Jul 2004 by Gail Cooke

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