Rashomon Gate
by I. J. Parker
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Author: I. J. ParkerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-28
ISBN: 0143035606
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: Classes, conspiracy, and death.
Summary: 4 Stars
11th Century Japan is not the normal setting for most historical novels set in the Land of the Raising Sun. While samurai, monks, and nobles still plot and plan within the Imperial Court tea is yet to have become the common drink and the whole feel of Japanese life, while familiar, still seems a tad off, not as orderly. While much of the time is spent by Sugawara Akitada in the Imperial University trying to solve one crime he soon finds himself in the middle of many evil deeds. Are all they linked together or is he just unlucky enough to have stumbled upon more than one criminal act? The confusion slows down the plot a tad, which is why I took away a star, but that is the only flaw within the pages of this book. Buy it used or new. And if you enjoy it, like I did, then go find the others, like I plan to.
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