johnrogers wrote:Question - how many pages long is the book I am reading it off my kindle and kindle only discloses percentages of book read and does not list the page number.
johnrogers wrote:E-Hoog
I have got to tell you this book Shogun justs gets better and better as you read it.I have spent a good part of my day with my face glued to the book.I hear you loud and clear about the mystery of japanese culture,by the time your done reading Shogun you will be an expert not only that your japanese language skills will be enhanced.I am famiiar with the movie The Last Samurai but have never watched it.
There is a post on this James Clavell thread by Nefer I suggest you read she lists a proper order of the books so you read them in sequence.No kidding E-Hoog this book is very addictive and I am sure you will revel in it as you go along.
Question - how many pages long is the book I am reading it off my kindle and kindle only discloses percentages of book read and does not list the page number.
Congrats on your 101 post and your new found status
E-Hoog wrote:Ok. so I'm back from my holliday and have read Shogun.
It is brilliant in a lot of aspects. Actually, almost all aspects, but there is one thing that ruined it a bit for me.Spoiler:
Still, I will keep going with this series, as Clavell is a brilliant writer, no doubt about it.
Nefer wrote:You mean Tai-Pan? It's my favorite of the series!
I've been tearing through the series, stopped after Sho-Gun to read "A Dance with Dragons"; and I've got King Rat (not my fav), Noble House and Whirlwind (competes with Tai Pan as my fav Clavell) to go!
I find that Clavell doesn't show much battle action - instead he focuses on the political & personal side of the decisions leaders and followers make; and how those decisions arise.
A few of his books were made into t.v shows back in the 70's & 80's; very well done IMO. I've watched Sho-gun and Noble House (borrowed the VHS tapes from the library as that was the only place I could find them!)
After you've read the books watch the shows -you'll be pleasantly surprised
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