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Edwin O. Reischauer
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otakumom
otakumom rated it 12 years ago
After reading Gordon's book, this one felt superficial. However still decent survey on Japanese culture, history, and politics. It gave more insight into the actual culture than Gordon's work and significantly more accessible in terms of writing style. While it filled in the blanks for me, it trea...
If wishes were horses...
If wishes were horses... rated it 13 years ago
This fictionalized account of the life of the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is epic in proportion and entertaining from start to finish.
Booklog
Booklog rated it 17 years ago
Only one word can describe this book: EPIC. Published initially in serial format, this is probably one of the best works of historical fiction I've ever read. Yeah it has cheesey martial arts elements to it, but the author takes very great pains to really develop all of the characters. We see the...
kennethjmcginnis
kennethjmcginnis rated it 25 years ago
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