Big Sound Temple

by Ben Stevens

'Absolutely engaging... There is so much mystery here... Yakuza gangsters (to) Pure Land Buddhism... A touching story... I really enjoyed it...' ***** Joanna Daneman (USA) (#1 HALL OF FAME AMAZON REVIEWER) 'This book is that fresh new approach we are always looking for. I really cannot recommend this book too highly... Five stars simply aren't enough...' Lloyd Tackitt (Bestselling author of the EDEN series) 'Screaming at people to GO BUY THIS BOOK. That's really what I want to do. It is that good...' ...' Amazon Junky 'This book is extremely powerful... It builds to a gripping conclusion...' Tahlia Newland, awesomeindies.net 'Ben Stevens is a fascinating writer... It is a charming marriage of Japanese and English that makes this story sing...' ***** Grady Harp, TOP #10 AMAZON HALL OF FAME REVIEWER From the author of THE ENNIN MYSTERIES. 'By the second chapter I was ensconced in a far-away land and culture in a way that I have rarely, if ever, been.... Five stars simply aren't enough... Well done, Mr Stevens, well done...' Lloyd Tackitt 'I loved loved loved this book...' Beth Zuschlag 'Lose yourself in Hiro's world... Heartily recommended...' Ghengiz Jones 'This is a touching story... I really enjoyed it...' Joanna Danemann 'A fast-paced and often witty read. Also very informative on Japanese culture...' Anna Loxton 'I can't say much about the end... Essentially, it shows what turns an ordinary man into a hero... The story builds to a gripping conclusion... Well done, Mr Stevens...' Awesome Indies 'A unique story about people with heart...' Gail Watkins 'This book had a way of popping back into consciousness long after I'd closed it....' Tahlia Newland, Bestselling author 'A writing style that will engage every sensitive reader and likely encourage reading the entire book at one sitting...' Grady Harp 'Why am I writing a review for Big Sound Temple? it seems a more practical way to get people to read the book than standing on a street corner screaming at people to GO BUY THIS BOOK. That's really what I want to do. It is that good...' Amazon Junky 'Clever and inventive... Rather original in the writing style... Well fleshed out with plenty of character description and interesting plot lines...' William 'An interesting biographical novel set in Japan... A good book...' Thomas Caper 'A good story wrapped around a look at Japanese culture...' Paul Mattera

Genres: Fiction

175 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 19, 2012

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining culture listening 🎶🎧

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account

Interesting book novella about Japanese culture. Not my style of book.

I would recommend this novella and author to readers of culture and world novels. 2024 🤔👒😆😎

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

The broken English took a short while to get used to, and I appreciate the idea that it is a kind of diary in the language he is studying. It also makes Hiro seem very innocent, and it was interesting to get a sense of the more complicated man behind the words. On one hand, I felt compelled to keep going with this little novel. On the other hand, I wished Hiro had more strengths. He keeps getting smashed down in life, and he relies on others for help. It's only at the very end that he suddenly has his time to shine and show how physically able and brave he is. I wish we could see it develop more. I get that in part he wants to redeem himself to his uncle for the dog, and he's putting all his will into his chance. Narrative-wise, it feels weirdly lopsided. Can't complain too much- overall, I really did like the detail of everyday Japanese life, and that's what I wanted in the first place.

[Pam Metropolis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big sound temple by Ben Stevens

Big sound temple by Ben Stevens

l really enjoyed this book because I liked the main character Hiro who was basically the narrator and the way he described Japanese culture and what he went through at the age of twenty four. I actually would like to read a sequel about his life. 4.5 rating.

[Nich Hixenbaugh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really

I really should have downloaded a sample before buying. This book was fairly impossible to read. I understand that English is not the writers first language but the editor should have helped out I could only force myself through about 30 pages.

[Marisol Jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a very good book! But reading japlish accent threw me off, & broke my concentration. But if you hang there you'll like it.

[Awesome Indies Book Awards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome Indies Book Awards is pleased to include BIG SOUND TEMPLE by BEN STEVENS in the library of Awesome Indies' Badge of Approval recipients.