Sexual Occupation of Japan

by Richard Setlowe

An American Attorney negotiating an historic business merger in Tokyo uncovers a sinister conspiracy of murder, vengeance, sex, and secrets.-- A thinking person's thriller, The Deal masterfully blends elements of several extremely popular suspense, mystery, corporate intrigue.

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Richard Setlowe is an American author and journalist best known for his suspense novels, which have enjoyed critical and academic recognition. His early career as a Navy officer in the Far East and a fascination with technology inform his thrillers.

Reviews

[James · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an odd book, the current plot is about a lawyer who goes to Japan to do a business deal, but it flashbacks 30 years frequently to when he was an air force pilot.

In both plots some guy has his family jewels cut off & nailed to a door, but in spite of this "excitement", both plots are thin, contrived, and barely interesting.

The author was in the military, but not as a pilot, and did spend time in Japan
and my guess is that this book is his wantabe fantasy memory of his youth.

The author seems to be making the point that, to the Japanese,
business is the continuation of war by other means.

The primary interest to me was some of the details of
Japanese culture and language.

Hai is the "Japanese yes", meaning I hear you but don't agree.
Giri-ninjo and mushin are other concepts that don't
have an English equivilent.
I guess the book didn't sell well with its original title,
so he changed it.

[Josef Komensky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reads itself almost like some kind of new age Shakespeareian play. I really love it the richness and the elaboration of this story. Modern day japan meets or much better to say clashes with the ancient feudal world. The earlier wrath hidden behind the smile... hidden but never truly forgotten nor forgiven. And then there is here love. Love that goes beyond the time and place, love that could be almost be called unconditional.

I also did not like what have happend to Mary Midori but that was the meaning of its author.

I also loved all those little poems that have been used in this book I would love to add this one more.

" We will meet again don't know how don't know where but it will be some sunny day "

[Mischelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too wierd evan for me! I stuck with it though.

[Nadia King · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It gave brilliant insights into Japanese culture and an interesting time in history. I would definitely recommend it if you want to understand more about Japan.