Reviews

Shogun by James Clavell

seathegoll's review against another edition

medium-paced

5.0

Finally finished! Fucking great epic!

1madesun's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

janey's review against another edition

5.0

Always a pleasure to revisit this one. I'm so grateful to have learned that the historical details aren't completely fabricated.

janannie's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

amlewi8's review against another edition

adventurous informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

joshuam's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

xeric's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

enzopublie's review against another edition

5.0

Shogun submerges you in 17th century Japanese culture.
Despite the constant violence, treachery, and politics, the main feeling this book gives you is a sense of tranquility.
1100+ pages yet I'm sad I finished it.

jcoryv's review against another edition

5.0

Listened to this on Audible. Narration by Ralph Lister was phenomenal. The story a masterpiece.

djenkins's review against another edition

2.0

Should have been 500 pages shorter and had 10 fewer characters.