Samurai: Cloud of Sparrows (Series #1) (Paperback)

from rphbamf

Cloud of Sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka This is the story of a man who falls in love with two women that he shouldn't, of those women who love him back when they shouldn't, and another man who is looking for revenge. And its set in turn of the century Japan. Seriously, this is the hardest review I'...

from JeffV

Feudal Japan is being compelled to give up their isolationism and entreat with powerful foreigners (in this case, mid-19th century US). This is blood story of ancient blood feuds amidst encroaching foreign intervention. Like most Japanese novels, the prose seems very stilted, just like the abrupt...

from dogrover

I nearly put down this book before finishing the second chapter. A ninja-geisha spy who falls in love with her quarry, a zealous and lecherous priest, a pure and ignorant young girl, and a gifted, attractive and progressive samurai lord: all these together almost made one-too-many stereotypes.Rew...

from gbelik

This historical novel is set in 19th century Japan as an expiring samurai culture is clashing with arriving foreigners. I hadn't known that samurais had lasted even this late, so was interested to learn a little about this very different society and its ways. A small group of missionaries becomes...

from amyblue

This title was ok. IT is set in Japan during the 19th century period of rapid change when modern ways were replacing the samurai way of life. Some of the plot points are not realistic and, in fact, a little confusing.