Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan by Eiji Yoshikawa

Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan

Eiji Yoshikawa with William Scott Wilson

940 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

In the tempestuous closing decades of the sixteenth century, the Empire of Japan writhes in chaos as the shogunate crumbles and rival warlords battle for supremacy. Warrior monks in their armed citadels block the road to the capital; castles are d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
informative 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.01

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