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The Harsh Cry of the Heron (Hardcover)

by Lian Hearn (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan (15 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405092106
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405092104
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.6 x 5.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 247,884 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A thrilling tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayal, fast moving, set in a far-away country long ago


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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning, 26 Oct 2006
I loved the first three of the Otori series, and I could not wait for this book to come out. It is set 16 years after the end of Brilliance of the Moon, when Takeo and Kaede have established peace and prosperity in the Three Countries. They have a 15 year old daughter called Shigeko, and 13 year old twin girls called Maya and Miki. However, the tranquility does not last as this book is all about the many problems which begin to besiege the Otori.

This book has all the elements which made the others great: searing medieval Japan, mystery and the supernatural Tribe, beautiful romance and sex, exciting plot twists. However, I felt it had a distinctly different tone from the others.

About half way through, i began to think it was not quite what I had been hoping for. But it was still gripping, and as I read it on it became terrbily exciting. In the last few chapters I began to foresee the end, and I realised that although the feel of the book is different to the first three, it has the same principles guiding it. Perhaps I would say that The Harsh Cry of the Heron is the 'yin' to the first three's 'yang'. It is certainly longer.

I was not at all disappointed when I finished it, and I am sure it will increase my enjoyment of the first books. At the very end, I found that it was almost unbearably sad, and actually cried which I rarely do for books. It broke my heart in many ways. I won't say exactly how as it will spoil it, but it was a thoughtful, intelligent and beautiful end to a poignant book.

And jolly good fun in the end, once you remember it's only a book!!


Definately I would encourage all fans of the first three, or fantasy, or epic romance, or Japan. It has something for everyone I suspect. =)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, 6 Jan 2007
By Joanne Singer (Aberdeenshire) - See all my reviews
I had to wait until Christmas to get this book despite it coming out in September but it was worth it!!

Having loved all 3 previous Tales of the Otori books, I had high expectations and I can safely say I was not disappointed. With so many twists I was gripped from beginning to end, and once again Hearn's haunting writing style meant the mood could be instantly changed and a wide range of emotions were felt. This book is stunning, in every sense of the word and the unexpected plot left me feeling shocked and saddened at the end, however inevitable it was.

I honestly cannot praise this book enough, in my mind it has become a modernday classic that is nowhere near appreciated as much as it should be.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Final Piece of an Epic Tale, 29 Oct 2006
For an introduction to the books read the synopsis and not my review!
For an opinion of this book read on!

Okay, I Started the books at about 12 (I think) and since the present day I have not enjoyed another book more than this. The author Lian Hearn has devoted herself to the writings of these books and she has conquered the detail of all her books to the highest level. I am 14 now.
Not once do you find a boring or dull page in this series and I hope all you readers buy the books, and hopefully, enjoy them as much as I have.

10/10 In every Way!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Do not read this
I LOVED the first 3 books
they were a large part of my adolescence, i loved the characters and images they evoked as well as the story line. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Ms. I. Gibson

4.0 out of 5 stars good
i have read all the Otori tales and enjoyed reading every single sentence.
Harsh cry was very depressing yet so brilliant and i did shed a few tears here and there... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. S. V. Moyo

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Historical Fantasy...!
This book is a fun read, and a excellent mix of historical Asian culture and fantasy. This particular cover art is not available in the USA, and if you are a collector of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fred Gary Haun

2.0 out of 5 stars Stick With What you Heard In Brilliance of the Moon
You're probably reading this review after being thrilled by Hearn's masterpiece trilogy, The Tales Of The Otori (If not, go and read the trilogy). Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. allanson-campbell

3.0 out of 5 stars Great tale, but content brings the rating down for me.
As ever, the style of the writing took me to a land full of betrayal, fighting and sorrow. This book was by far the darker of the 4 books. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jessica

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now
A great end to a great set of books.

It has something for everyone, my friends all know how much I love the otori books as I ranted about them non stop from the first... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. S. D. O'neill

5.0 out of 5 stars The Harsh Cry of the Heron
A well written end to The Otori trilogy, a real page turner.
If you're new to the tales of the Otori I advise you to read the trilogy first ("Across the Nightingale Floor" ,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Laura Mcnaughton

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking!
After reading the trilogy, I loved the ending - everyone was happy! I'm a bit of a sucker for a happy ending, so when I read this I was heartbroken! Read more
Published 9 months ago by mwahahaha

5.0 out of 5 stars Read if you enjoyed the Otori trilogy
I have just finished reading "The Harsh Cry of the Heron" and found it a very enjoyable book.
I must admit that initially I was a bit preoccupied as the reviews that I had... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ally Bally G

5.0 out of 5 stars Lian Hearn Does It Again...
After sticking with the Harsh Cry of The Heron, I am eager to read Heavens Net is Wide, Lian Hearn has always really dug deep into the feel of historical Japan and descibes it... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. J. lightbody

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