About this title: A saga of Japan in the 1570s featuring a love triangle composed of the English adventurer John Blackthorne, a Japanese warlord, and a woman caught between two cultures.
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Edition: 1st
Binding: Paper
Publisher: Dell, N. Y.
Date Published: 1980
Description: Cover Art. Reading Copy. No Jacket. Paperback. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Name on the first page marked out. --Reading copy is rated from good to very fine....The book may have minor flaws that may have gone unnoticed.. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Dell
Date Published: 1976
Description: Good. B000YOZ9VM Paperback with a slight spine crease, pages bright and in excellent condition, there is a faded bookstore stamp on the inside front cover. read more
Description: Good. 0385343248 NOTE PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE! ! Earlier smaller paperback same content exactly-original text has never changed, Aside from newer introduction/Afterward, Standard Used Condition, different cover, No writing or Highlighting, some spine creases, a couple first pages have creasing, not serious-well bound and solid, sold for content. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Coronet Books
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780340209172ISBN:0340209178
Description: Good. Light shelf wear to corners, light edgewear, scratches on front and back covers, creases on spine, pages are yellowing, some dog-eared pages, sticker on back cover. read more
Description: Acceptable. *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Description: Acceptable. Reading Copy Only-Not Suitable As A Present *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Description: Fair. Paperback, a good reading copy. Cover image is a stock image and may vary. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. read more
Description: Fair. Paperback, a good reading copy. Cover image is a stock image and may vary. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. read more
Description: Acceptable. PAPERBACK BOOK-AN ACCEPTABLE READING COPY ONLY-TRUSTED DEVON (UK) BASED SELLER-IN STOCK-SENT WITHIN 1 WORKING DAY-AVAILABLE BY EMAIL FOR QUERIES-NO QUIBBLE REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED- read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Good. The cover is creased. Some page is creased **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Coronet
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780340209172ISBN:0340209178
Description: Fair. Fiction. This is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal J apan. Both entertaining and incisive, SHOGUN is a stunningly dramatic re-cr eation of a very different world. read more
Binding: Binding-Picto
Publisher: Coronet, London
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780340209172ISBN:0340209178
Description: Fair. * Fair Duodecimo-190mm(71/2"). Strictly a reading copy only, well used and creased, a lot of curl on spine and corners, but nothing's missing, both hinges have been reinforced with tape. Scanned images, a detailed description, on request. read more
"If you have time to read a hefty brick of a book, this is a great one to get lost in. I was fascinated by the clash-of-cultures story which takes in 1500's Japan and involves a shipwrecked English sailor, scheming Jesuit priests, and Japanese warlords vying for power. I didn't know much about the history of Japan during this time period, and enjoyed being educated about the historical politics and culture of the country. It's also just a great read. I gave up trying to make predictions, because the plot kept surprising me. The book is over 1000 pages, but I finished it in under a week, because it kept me so enthralled. (Of course, I'm also on summer vacation, so I've had the luxury of plenty of reading time!)"
"This is one of my all time favorite books. One of those that I pull out once a year to re-read; that I buy a new copy of once very 6 months because I've foisted my copy off on some hapless soul to make them read.
This is fantastic storytelling from several points of view, the next plot twist just tantalizingly out of reach. And even once you've read the book once and know how everything fits together; the intertwining fates of this fantastic cast of characters is so satisfying that it thrills all over again each time you pick up this book."
"An intriguing story about an English ship captain who is stranded on the coast of Japan in the 1600's. Though the story is fictional, the premise of the book--a longstanding war in Japan for the shogunship (highest warlord and most powerful political player)--is based on actual historical accounts.
This book gives and interesting perspective on Japanese culture and human perspectives. It is the beginning on of a series based in Asia which follows a set of Euopean and Asian characters who are connected through a variety of family and buisness assosiations. This was the first book series I read and started a longstanding love of historical fiction. I have not read these books in many years and I look forward to reading them again now that my literary experience is wider."
"Damn, but this was good. Incredibly long--it was unputdownable and still took two months to read--but at no point did I find it boring or tedious. Even at 1,152 pages (this might be the longest book I've ever read), there was very little I found unnecessary. With my ADD, I'm usually all, "--okay, skip to the end."
Thought the attention to detail was marvellous. I especially liked how the author handled Blackthorne's subtle transformations from uncouth barbarian to samurai nobleman, and his handling of the language barrier was particularly adept (the character's dialogue changed as he picked up vocabulary, sometimes within a single conversation). All of the skipping between POV characters was unnerving at first, but I came to appreciate knowing what every one of the scheming bastards was thinking. (All the same, I'm glad I saw the '80's miniseries last year, because me and intricate plots don't always get along.)
My fiance is currently working his way through Clavell's entire Asian Saga; I don't know if I'll go that far, but definitely glad he had me read this one."
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