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Shogun (Asian Saga) Hardcover – June 4, 2019

by James Clavell (Author)
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After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen-Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne's loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.

Powerful and engrossing, capturing both the rich pageantry and stark realities of life in feudal Japan, Shogun is a critically acclaimed powerhouse of a book. Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action melds seamlessly with intricate historical detail and raw human emotion. Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but also one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan. Shakespearean in both scope and depth, Shogun is, as the New York Times put it, "...not only something you read-you live it." Provocative, absorbing, and endlessly fascinating, there is only one: Shogun.

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    1299 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blackstone Pub
  4. Publication date
    June 4, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 2.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1982537523
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1982537524
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Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

Shogun (Asian Saga) by James Clavell

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Pub; Unabridged edition (June 4, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1299 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982537523
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982537524
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.94 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 2.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22,649 ratings

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James Clavell

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James Clavell, the son of a Royal Navy family, was educated in Portsmouth before, as a young artillery officer, he was captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore. It was on this experience that his bestselling novel KING RAT was based. He maintained this oriental interest in his other great works: TAI-PAN, SHOGUN, NOBLE HOUSE and GAI JIN. Clavell lived for many years in Vancouver and Los Angeles, before settling in Switzerland, where he died in 1994.

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5.0 out of 5 stars comment
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
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Simply amazing!!! Storytelling, rich characters, intrigue , it has everything. But the most important: it is an entry to Japan, a little “tour guide”. Tv series of 1980 and 2024 are not even close to the book , however well filmed they are….
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B Dunmire
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic novel.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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If you like historical fiction this is just for you.
Started watching the TV mini series and had to buy the book. Book is better but the miniseries told a great story also. The book has so much more detail. I finished it in no time and wanted to know more about Japan and plan on reading the rest of Clavells books.
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Kong
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
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Watched the miniseries back in the 90's with my dad. And the new series in FX renew my excitement of the story so this is why I've got it.
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Charmaine
4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing and immersive
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down. It was as if I was there as everything unfolded around me.
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Connie Marie Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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I had a paperback copy of SHOGUN that was over 30 years old. It was falling apart, so I knew it was time to replace it. I had gone to a bookstore, but they were selling it in 2 parts. That's not for me. I wanted the whole book, and I wanted it in a hardbound, especially since I can't hold a paperback that large anymore. Once I got my order I was very happy. It fits nicely on my lap, and I can read and turn the pages easily, which is what I wanted. I am replacing several of my paperbacks to hardbound due to arthritis. Yes, it costs a bit more, but I can hold them, and that's the point.
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Chris Kowalski
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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This is one of the most entertaining book I have ever read. The third time I have read it. And it gets better with each reading.
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steinar ysland jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars The true "Shogun"
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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The real story is more detailed, more dramatic, and more captivating than I thought possible. I partly watched the miniseries from 1980 some years ago.
The series didn't impress me that much, so I never thought about reading the full story.
However, when they announced the release of an updated version, I decided almost immediately to buy and read it.
And the story surpassed the original series by one thousand leagues.
The story contains many details not shown in either series. Like the part where Blackthorn is teaching Toronaga to dive while onboard the galley after escaping Osaka. In the book, many onboard, including Mariko wearing nothing but her cross, joined them swimming. That and many other interesting details that you won't find in either series.

The new series is both similar and different in many ways from the original series. However, the major difference, and improvement, is that the new series tells the story from both Western, and Japanese POV. The new series is a huge improvement from the original series.
But if you want the true story, with all the details, read the book.
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Jeffrey Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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Incredible. Engrossing. Wonderfully drawn characters, fantastic detail. Long, but I never felt like it was drawn out. Such a treat
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Nishanth
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic!
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2023
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Decided to re-read after 15+ years in time for the upcoming show and is just as good as I remember it! The shifting POVs and the inner monologues add so much depth to the plot. I'm feeling a re-read of Noble House taking over me....
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Miguel Godínez M
5.0 out of 5 stars Increíble historia vale la pena tenerlo
Reviewed in Mexico on May 21, 2022
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Excelente libro
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enormous cast of believable characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2024
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Fantastic book - got everything Sea and Sailing, Samurai, Japanese culture, intrigue, fight scenes, terrific descriptions of Japanese scenery; its full of brilliant, complex characters and the tale twists and turns through page after enthralling page. It is long, and a certain amount of stamina is required to complete reading it.
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Border Reiver
5.0 out of 5 stars Shogun
Reviewed in Italy on April 28, 2024
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Forse la cosa che colpisce di più è la profondità della conoscenza dell'autore del mondo Giaponese ed i Samurai in particolare dell'epoca (il quale probabilmente non ha mutato molto nei secoli successivi). A prescindere della trama, già molto coinvolgente ed intensa, mi è piaciuto molto il tentativo di "insegnare" il giapponese attraverso il protagonista inglese, e la dichotamia fra le parole "dette" in confronto del pensiero del parlatore. Insomma, un ottimo libro pieno di sorprese.
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priyanka
5.0 out of 5 stars Its a writing Masterclass!
Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2024
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I bought it as an ebook for my kindle. This book transported me to old age Japan. Was an amazing read.

Agreed that it's a very huge book, so you need to be in the proper mindset to carry through. But trust me, that the end if rewarding.

I was always fascinated by Japanese culture and I got to even learn a bit of history and culture from this book which is amazing for me.

In general, highly recommended.
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