287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222259
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.The youth Takeo has been brought up...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,424 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
tense 37%
mysterious 34%
dark 31%
sad 28%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 29% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, DeathModerate
Blood, Suicidal thoughts, BullyingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222259
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.The youth Takeo has been brought up...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,424 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
tense 37%
mysterious 34%
dark 31%
sad 28%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 29% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, DeathModerate
Blood, Suicidal thoughts, BullyingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content