Cloud of Sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka

Cloud of Sparrows

Samurai #1

Takashi Matsuoka

432 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

The year is 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has opened its doors to the West. And as foreign ships threaten to rain destruction on the Shogun's castle in Edo, a small group of American missionaries has arrived to spread the word of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.87

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