Shogun: NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES

James Clavell

Jun 2013 · The Asian Saga Book 1 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES
'Clavell never puts a foot wrong . . . Get it, read it, you'll enjoy it mightily' DAILY MIRROR

This is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Both entertaining and incisive, SHOGUN is a stunningly dramatic re-creation of a very different world.

Starting with his shipwreck on this most alien of shores, the novel charts Blackthorne's rise from the status of reviled foreigner up to the hights of trusted advisor and eventually, Samurai. All as civil war looms over the fragile country.

'I can't remember when a novel has seized my mind like this one. It's irresistable, maybe unforgettable. Clavell creates a world so enveloping you forget who and where you are' NEW YORK TIMES

Ratings and reviews

brilliant ! slow burner - but extremely clever twists and turns ! based on historical culture of japan and others . very sad that it wasnt longer and didnt get the satisfaction to read (which you will understand if you read) the finale. still wrapped up nicely though

The best book I have had the pleasure to read! Excellent characters, superb storyline and great tension. Loved reading about the Japanese culture. I could go on an on about this one. Read many years ago..but will never forget!

It doesn't matter if you are 14 or 50, you will love this book. A lot of action combined with Japanese history and culture. Read it, enjoy it and recommend it to others.

About the author

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.