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Tales Of The Otori Trilogy (Tales of the Otori #1-3)
by
Lian Hearn
In a remote mountain village high in the lands of the Three Countries lives Takeo, a boy with the exceptional skills of the deadly Tribe - preternatural hearing, the ability to be in two places at once and invisibility. But brought up among the peaceful Hidden, Takeo has yet to discover the dangerous potential of his own abilities. When his life is saved by the mysterious...more
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Published
September 2nd 2005
by Young Picador
(first published 2004)
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I found much of the first of the Tales of the Otori series - Across the Nightingale Floor - completely compelling. Hearn sets the action in a supposedly fictionalized version of feudal Japan, however the characters and culture are so firmly placed in the world of ninja and geisha that world building doesn’t actually seem necessary (or indeed to have taken place). It is as if Hearn has set the series in feudal Japan while giving herself an out for making mistakes (of course I could just not know...more
Amo il Giappone, la lingua ma in particolare la cultura, prima o poi ci andr� (appena riuscir� a risparmiare abbastanza soldi :) ). Per questi motivi, oltre che per la trama interessante, ho deciso di leggere questo tomo. Scritto bene, lo si legge molto velocemente, ambientazioni descritte quel che basta per farsi un'idea di dove ci si trovi, ma forse proprio per questo mi ha deluso un poco. Mi aspettavo un libro con descrizioni migliore rispetto al luogo ed agli ambienti in cui vi � narrata la...more
japenese - showed how hard Japenise medieval life was for peasants - and change from peasant to warlord status. Also enjoyed the love story between Takeo and Lady Keade. Also enjoyed the 'powers' he inherits from his bilogical family on his fathers side.
endings of all storys are bitter sweet. be warned!
endings of all storys are bitter sweet. be warned!
In realtà è una trilogia, e il primo libro (La leggenda di Otori) mi è piaciuto molto. Azione, la crescita del giovane Takeo, la scoperta dei suoi talenti, di chi fosse in realtà, l'amore impetuoso tra lui e Kaede.
Purtroppo il secondo libro (Il viaggio di Takeo) è realmente di una noia mortale, con l'addestramento di Takeo da una parte e le manovre di Kaede per appropriarsi dei domini che le spettano di diritto.
Il terzo libro (L'ultima luna) si risolleva dal grigiume del secondo, ma non mi ha co...more
Purtroppo il secondo libro (Il viaggio di Takeo) è realmente di una noia mortale, con l'addestramento di Takeo da una parte e le manovre di Kaede per appropriarsi dei domini che le spettano di diritto.
Il terzo libro (L'ultima luna) si risolleva dal grigiume del secondo, ma non mi ha co...more
Nov 16, 2009
Lindz
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
ANYONE
Recommended to Lindz by:
Flat Mate Betty
Shelves:
fantasy,
21st-century
I remember starting on this series when 'Across the Nightingale Floor' first came out in 2002. My Flat Mate, working in a book store at the time, brought home this slightly damaged copy of Hearn's book. Well the rest is history. I thought it was a pretty cover picked it up, and did not move from my broken couch (we were students at the time) till I finished it. Much to said Flat Mate's annoyance she was still half way through it.
I love this series! It is where myth and history blend in together...more
I love this series! It is where myth and history blend in together...more
тази книга мартин ми я подари в началото на годината и усърдно в момента я чета. на книга трета съм.
много приятно си изкарвам в градския транспорт с нея. отзад пише че е дори по-вълнуваща (завладяваща всъщност) от 'шогун', но не смятам че са съпоставими (тея работи на гърба на книгите са супер просташки). не съм чел 'шогун', защото си я оставих за накрая, но пък долу-горе знам за какво става въпрос от 'гай-джин', 'тай-пан' и 'цар плъх'. 'гаж-джин' имам да му връщам едно допрочитане, защото заряз...more
много приятно си изкарвам в градския транспорт с нея. отзад пише че е дори по-вълнуваща (завладяваща всъщност) от 'шогун', но не смятам че са съпоставими (тея работи на гърба на книгите са супер просташки). не съм чел 'шогун', защото си я оставих за накрая, но пък долу-горе знам за какво става въпрос от 'гай-джин', 'тай-пан' и 'цар плъх'. 'гаж-джин' имам да му връщам едно допрочитане, защото заряз...more
Brilliant book!!! In fact I loved the whole series, number 1 right up to 5 were fabulous page turners. I definitely advise that you read this if you, like me, are enthralled by Japanese culture and history AND if you enjoy a large helping of fantasy. With warring clans, mystery, magic, loyalty, betrayal and true love what's not to love. :)
Ever since reading the first in this series, "Across the Nightengale Floor," I've been a huge fan of Lian Hearn. I am drawn to the world of ancient Japan, and these books are a wonderful way to travel there, while being captivated by the romance, action and intrigue of the fantasy story.
An intriguing blend of various Japanese themes and settings, including early Christianity, NInja skills and lovers playing out their passion across an epic and volatile environment. Some dramatic and exciting set-pieces.
I NEVER read fantasy but took someone's recommendation and read all three of these books. Loved them! They take place in Asia and are more enchantment than fantasy. Suitable for YA readers and folks my age. Pure delight!
It's great! Full of excitement; war, romance and ancient fantasy. The ending is a little bit sad though. But the story is nicely written, make it a good ending although it is sad. haha.
It is highly recommended.
It is highly recommended.
Amazing set of books i shall never forget.
Exactly the type of books i want to see more of.
Has everything that collaborate to produce an amazing storyline and everything in between. :)
Flawless.
Exactly the type of books i want to see more of.
Has everything that collaborate to produce an amazing storyline and everything in between. :)
Flawless.
Fictional books about feudal Japan. You've got to be into that idea from the get-go in order to like the books, and I devoured them.
Across the Nightingale Floor, Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon. A wonderful trilogy of adventure, magic, romance and war!
Attirata dalla trilogia in un unico libro, mi sono fermata a pagina 100 del primo: troppo, troppo prolisso nelle vicende.
This series is one of my favorite. It has great action, plot, and characters.
I have seen some reviews that complain about Hearn's not calling groups by the right name specifically the samurai which she calls the warrior class and the ninja which she calls the tribe, the reason for this (I read on her website) is that she wanted to rid the stereotype of those groups while reading the books. So that is no reason to dislike the books it is actually a good thing.
But that I did not bother me they w...more
I have seen some reviews that complain about Hearn's not calling groups by the right name specifically the samurai which she calls the warrior class and the ninja which she calls the tribe, the reason for this (I read on her website) is that she wanted to rid the stereotype of those groups while reading the books. So that is no reason to dislike the books it is actually a good thing.
But that I did not bother me they w...more
The trilogy offers a portal to ancient feudal Japan...story is lyrical, enchanting, yet brutal at times.
Oct 10, 2009
Harvee
marked it as to-read
Just found out about this fantasy trilogy set in medieval Japan, with the heron as one of its major symbols.
Troppo bello.
E' un libro che fa sognare. Lo consiglio decisamente.
E' un libro che fa sognare. Lo consiglio decisamente.
VERY GREAT!!!
an amusing story about love and life in ancient japan...
an amusing story about love and life in ancient japan...
Entertaining epic. The end was a little disappointing.
This is a beautifully written story with well thought-out, relatable characters. One of my favourite sagas.
Beautifully written. Wonderful story.
Sep 14, 2011
Kentaro Saunders
added it
Awesome set of books, highly recommend
Fun well written trilogy.
loved it!
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I wish I can tell history the way these books did. The details are awesome, gave me a "real" visual of every character.
Kisah Klan Otori.. gw baca ini setelahh baca Musashi ma Taiko
The first Trilogy I ever read..
Really Worth it...
Really Worth it...
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