Musashi
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4.6 • 77 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese story telling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely.
Customer Reviews
absolutely fantastic
I have never been big into books but after reading shogun I needed something similar. Musashi is a fantastic read and I couldn’t put the book down. 10/10 I would recommend.
Phenomenal
This is THE best book I’ve ever read. It is a true masterpiece. I highly recommend it. It’s a very long book, but the way it is written made me want to savor every chapter. I could see the entire story in my mind and it was like watching an amazing movie based on a true story and real people. I’ve never been so immersed in a story and so touched by its characters. This book has something for every reader. Philosophy, action, drama, romance, and history.
Good but long
The story telling and imagery was great. The historical elements taught me a lot about the time period. But geez was it a long read. Took me probably 6 months. Worth the read though, I grew a great admiration for Japanese culture.