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The 47th Samurai (Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4)
The 47th Samurai - Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4
Author: Stephen Hunter
TO SURVIVE SAMURAI — More than 60 years after Earl Swagger spilled the blood of Captain Hideki Yano in the chaotic battle for Iwo Jima, Bob Lee Swagger has pledged to find Yano's sword so that his son Philip may honor his father's heroic legacy. But this blade is no ordinary military instrument. It's an ancient samurai sword -- a nati...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743238090
ISBN-10: 0743238095
Publication Date: 9/11/2007
Pages: 480
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 35 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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reviewed The 47th Samurai (Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4) on + 85 more book reviews
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Hunters best book as far as I am concerned. Realistic and a page turner and one to keep yoyu awake.
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breena31 avatar reviewed The 47th Samurai (Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4) on + 23 more book reviews
Another great adventure with Bob Lee. I found myself fascinated by the information on swords and the samurai. Excellent story.
chesse avatar reviewed The 47th Samurai (Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4) on + 135 more book reviews
Another intense write. Swagger rocks
fog avatar reviewed The 47th Samurai (Bob Lee Swagger, Bk 4) on + 139 more book reviews
Even though the main character is getting older he continues to solve problems as only a marine can solve them; with force. Bob Lee Swagger calls in favors from his past contacts in the intelligence community to seek justice for a new found friend and his family that were murdered. To seek the revenge he deems appropriate for the Japanese business man responsible for the murders Bob Lee gets training in the art of the Samurai and their sword fighting techniques and skills. Here is where the book relies on the reader's gullibility as Swagger, in only two weeks training, is able to face SIX Samurai and kill all of them except one, with a sword. The author tries to justify the slaughter by weaving the tale that Swagger was able to "trick" the Samurai with a drunken act. I did not buy it but the fight of six to one was necessary for future endeavors by Swagger. Still an overall good book and the Bob Lee character is one of my favorites at this time.
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not the best one of his books. somewhat simplistic.


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