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Historical fiction set in an alternate Japan. Basically: one where there are ninjas. For reals, yo! Magical ninjas! Watch out; they will kill you in your sleep.
The first couple chapters of this really grabbed me: teenage Takeo returns from wandering the hills to discover that everyone in his village has been massacred. He’s rescued from the murderers by Lord Otori, and the two escape through the forest. Meanwhile, Lady Kaede, who’s spent almost her whole life as a prisoner of war, fights off a p ...more
The first couple chapters of this really grabbed me: teenage Takeo returns from wandering the hills to discover that everyone in his village has been massacred. He’s rescued from the murderers by Lord Otori, and the two escape through the forest. Meanwhile, Lady Kaede, who’s spent almost her whole life as a prisoner of war, fights off a p ...more
Set in a fantasy world based loosely on feudal Japan, this is the coming of age story of a young man who finds that he is heir to the ninja-magic of the assassin tribes. As he is trained to use his talents in anticipation of avenging the death of his family, he is caught up in the intricate politics of The Three Countries.
I thought the story was good in parts, and okay in others. It had some interesting ideas. I liked the action parts quite well. I was disappointed, because one of the things I l ...more
I thought the story was good in parts, and okay in others. It had some interesting ideas. I liked the action parts quite well. I was disappointed, because one of the things I l ...more
Japanese historical drama, with fantasy ninja-type gypsies. Alternates between 1st person boy and 3rd person girl, who of course fall in love once their eyes meet. Different clans and religious groups at conflict. Tekuo needs to find his way between conflicting obligations--to family, adopted family, and extended family. Hooray, (view spoiler). I put this squarely into average fantasy story.
The audio version was fine, I like having two different voic ...more
The audio version was fine, I like having two different voic ...more
May 02, 2009
Jonathan
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
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burn-discard-sell-or-give-away
I thought I had added this ages ago, but no, so there may be a whole swathe more I have missed out. My memory of this is that it begins promisingly then ends rather poorly, but I don't remember it that well, it was an airport buy and read while semi-conscious.
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Jul 29, 2007
Herlina Jauri
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
asia-philosophy
Feb 05, 2011
rachelish
rated it
liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical,
young-adult
Jun 01, 2011
Maria Elmvang
marked it as to-read-library
May 26, 2012
Kelsie
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Nov 10, 2013
Mark
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Mar 18, 2016
Lorena
marked it as to-read
Jan 01, 2021
Jennie
marked it as considering
