Helpful Score: 3
One of the best books I've ever read! I love this story and found its characters unforgettable. This is a rare story that makes you see the world through different eyes. I felt I learned a great deal about ancient Japanese culture during the time of the Samurai. I even learned a little bit of the language. After reading this--I had to see the movie with Richard Chamberlain which is very good as well. Highly recommend this book!
Helpful Score: 2
This is one of the best books I have ever read, I could hardly put it down. If you have never read Shogun, I would highly recomend it.
Helpful Score: 2
I hurried home at lunch while on a business trip to read more of this great novel. Absolutely the best by James Clavell!!
Helpful Score: 2
Some books are hard to part with. I wouldn't trade Shogun for, well....all the tea in China. However, knowing that you'll appreciate it, and walk away a better person for having read this masterpiece, makes it worth it to me. This book will embarass the writers of "Geisha" and "The Last Samuri". ENJOY!!
Helpful Score: 2
The first in Clavell's "Asian Saga" a very good read, though quite long at 1000+ pages. Very moving, even until the last pages.
