| | Shogun: A Novel of Japan |  | Author: James Clavell
Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  305 reviews
Sales Rank: 206825
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 802
ISBN: 0689105657
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780689105654
ASIN: 0689105657
Publication Date: June 1975
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A bold English adventuer. An invincible Japanesewarlord. A beautiful woman torn between two waysof life, two ways of love. All brought together ina mighty saga of a time and place aflame withconflict, passion, ambition, lust and the struggle forpower.
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 A Classic Epic of Breathtaking Scope October 9, 2008
Every two or three years, I have brought out Shogun and reread it which now amounts to about twelve times. Every time, the book takes on new dimensions and tones. The story of John Blackthorne, a Dutch seafarer who makes it across the Pacific to the Japans, is an enthralling and embracing story. One of the most engrossing elements of the story is Blackthorne's struggle with Japan's language and culture. As the embodiment of the stranger in a strange land, we too are taken on this great journey set in Japan's feudal kingdom. The characters are extraordinarily well-drawn. The plotting is intricate. The description of the society is detailed and insightful.
Even if you read it once, you will go on a priceless journey.
Great Read September 16, 2008
Shogun gives a wonderful picture of 16th century Japan. The character development is excellent and the story is just plain fun to read.
 Good stuff August 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Quite frankly, one of the best books I have ever read, even though the ending disappointed me.
A Classic Epic of Breathtaking Scope August 5, 2008
Every two or three years, I have brought out Shogun and reread it which now amounts to about twelve times. Every time, the book takes on new dimensions and tones. The story of John Blackthorne, a Dutch seafarer who makes it across the Pacific to the Japans, is an enthralling and embracing story. One of the most engrossing elements of the story is Blackthorne's struggle with Japan's language and culture. As the embodiment of the stranger in a strange land, we too are taken on this great journey set in Japan's feudal kingdom. The characters are extraordinarily well-drawn. The plotting is intricate. The description of the society is detailed and insightful.
Even if you read it once, you will go on a priceless journey.
Loosen the Jesses on the Falcon of Your Soul! July 14, 2008
What a great read--kept thinking about the story while I was off in normal life. It was very interesting to see the main character transform from one culture to another as the storyline progressed. Just one of those books where you're sad that it ended, the magic over, and you're left cleaning up your mind space from such a great literary party.
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