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Matsuyama Kaze #3
Kill The Shogun
Dale Furutani's Samurai Mystery Trilogy concludes with Kill the Shogun. In this book Matsuyama Kaze takes up his unfinished business from the previous adventures (Death at the Crossroads, Jade Palace Vendetta)--finding the daughter of his former patrons, his lord and lady who were massacred in the intrigues that attended an earlier change in the fortunes of Japan's 17th-century ruling class. Journeying to the capital of the new Japan, Edo, Kaze is catapulted once again into political intrigue when he is mistakenly identified as the would-be assassin of Tokugawa Iesyasu, the new Shogun.
As adept at disguise as he is at swordplay and as clever a reader of the mysteries of his enemies' minds as he is a private seeker of an ennobled spirituality, Kaze is a superhero who defeats the forces ranged against him by employing not only his own extraordinary physical and mental abilities, but the strength of his opponents as well. There's plenty of swordplay, including a fight with a band of ninjas, contract killers for one of the Shogun's rivals. There's also lots of palace intrigue and nicely rendered secondary characters, including a pair of peasants with theatrical ambitions, a young woman who's smitten by the Samurai, and, of course, the object of Kaze's quest, whom he manages to extricate from a brothel in the nick of time. Furutani makes a rarely evoked period come alive, with its distinctive mores, society, and class structure. If you haven't read the earlier books in this series, you'll probably want to when you've finished the concluding volume. --Jane Adams
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First published September 1, 2000
About the author
Dale Furutani
24 books37 followersDale Furutani's first novel, Death in Little Tokyo, was nominated for an Agatha Award, and won Anthony and Macavity Awards for best first mystery. He lives in Los Angeles.
Series:
* Ken Tanaka
* Matsuyama Kaze
Series:
* Ken Tanaka
* Matsuyama Kaze
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August 12, 2015
Excellent conclusion to an enjoyable series!
I would absolutely read further books from this author.
I would absolutely read further books from this author.
May 31, 2020
Questo libro mi ha davvero fatta viaggiare nel tempo e nello spazio, consentendomi di vivere un'avventura nel Giappone del 1603. Per quanto possano essere presenti errori storici, l'atmosfera e le ambientazioni mi hanno trasportata in un mondo lontano, estraneo, che mi ha affascinata e rapita per tutto il corso della lettura.
In ogni pagina ho trovato elementi nuovi, personaggi caratteristici, modi di fare e pensare che mi hanno incuriosita, mentre sullo sfondo si dipana un giallo che riguarda le alte sfere del potere.
Lettura veloce e scorrevole che mi ha davvero catturata!
In ogni pagina ho trovato elementi nuovi, personaggi caratteristici, modi di fare e pensare che mi hanno incuriosita, mentre sullo sfondo si dipana un giallo che riguarda le alte sfere del potere.
Lettura veloce e scorrevole che mi ha davvero catturata!
September 29, 2020
Kaze faces off against the authorities, snipers, ninja, and thugs as he tries to complete his quest and find his master's daughter.
It's too bad Dale Furutani only wrote three of these historical Japanese mystery novels. They are the perfect combination of hard boiled detective story and bloody samurai action.
It's too bad Dale Furutani only wrote three of these historical Japanese mystery novels. They are the perfect combination of hard boiled detective story and bloody samurai action.
February 11, 2022
Having finally received a solid clue as to the whereabouts of the little girl he's been searching for over the past several years, Kaze heads to Edo in this third book in the series. His quest is made more complicated by the fact that after a failed assassination attempt on Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, he has been declared the prime suspect and is the subject of a massive manhunt throughout the city. Unexpected help comes in form of a theatre troop including two previous acquaintances of Kaze's.
Hands down the best book in the series so far, this one easily had me hooked all the way through. Furutani is clearly improving with each new installment and has now very much hit his stride. While this was originally a trilogy with this book closing out the series, a fourth book was released last year picking up after this one - much to my delight, as I now definitely want more of this.
Hands down the best book in the series so far, this one easily had me hooked all the way through. Furutani is clearly improving with each new installment and has now very much hit his stride. While this was originally a trilogy with this book closing out the series, a fourth book was released last year picking up after this one - much to my delight, as I now definitely want more of this.
March 13, 2022
I love this.
A perfect conclusion for a perfect trilogy, it's a shame that it's only a trilogy, i wish it had like 30 books or something. Similar to the previous two books in terms of pace, action and Dale Furutani's beautiful writing style. The only problem i have with this one is the ending, It is satisfying in a way but it felt abrupt. I would've like for it to have at least one or two more pages.
I love Kaze, i loved him sin the first book. By this point i already knew that he is kinda invincible, he've always seem so perfect. But then in this book he goes and makes mistakes and learns from them, always staying in the path of honor like a true samurai, that was nice.
Overall: My favourite trilogy of all time.
A perfect conclusion for a perfect trilogy, it's a shame that it's only a trilogy, i wish it had like 30 books or something. Similar to the previous two books in terms of pace, action and Dale Furutani's beautiful writing style. The only problem i have with this one is the ending, It is satisfying in a way but it felt abrupt. I would've like for it to have at least one or two more pages.
I love Kaze, i loved him sin the first book. By this point i already knew that he is kinda invincible, he've always seem so perfect. But then in this book he goes and makes mistakes and learns from them, always staying in the path of honor like a true samurai, that was nice.
Overall: My favourite trilogy of all time.
March 18, 2024
Another Great Tale Of ‘Samurai’ And His Good Fight!
With so many of the baddies knocking around, Samurai has his work cut out, once again.
This is great content and so easy to read. It’s comparable with the taste of a favourite food, sweet or drink being savoured, as such, to say: it’s a wonderfully told tale, full of interesting history and bold adventures.
With so many of the baddies knocking around, Samurai has his work cut out, once again.
This is great content and so easy to read. It’s comparable with the taste of a favourite food, sweet or drink being savoured, as such, to say: it’s a wonderfully told tale, full of interesting history and bold adventures.
November 8, 2017
I really don't like cliffhangers!!! Did Kaze and Kikuchan went home to their province? Did they succeeded in leading a peaceful life for themselves? Did they live in another place other than their home province?
Overall, I do like reading the series, BUT I hate cliffhangers.
Overall, I do like reading the series, BUT I hate cliffhangers.
August 3, 2019
Writing for a known audience
Last book in the series. Furutani writes to attract those interested in samurai; nor necessarily people interested in historical fiction. Moves to it’s no surprise ending.
Last book in the series. Furutani writes to attract those interested in samurai; nor necessarily people interested in historical fiction. Moves to it’s no surprise ending.
July 19, 2024
Conclusione della trilogia in bellezza, con un Kaze brillante e astuto e una vicenda avvincente.
Prosa fluida e gradevole come sempre.
Il quarto volume me lo terrò 'da parte' per un po' prima di leggerlo.
Prosa fluida e gradevole come sempre.
Il quarto volume me lo terrò 'da parte' per un po' prima di leggerlo.
September 25, 2024
Una bella conclusione della trilogia, ho molto apprezzato le ambientazioni storiche e la ricostruzione dell'epoca. Il giallo è marginale, la parte importante è la conclusione della missione affidata a Kaze dalla sua signora.
March 16, 2020
Relaxing, like the previous books in the series.
June 2, 2020
2,5 stars.
I am marvelling over the high average rating these three novels get.
The books are ok, but I would not give 3 stars or even more.
I am marvelling over the high average rating these three novels get.
The books are ok, but I would not give 3 stars or even more.
July 9, 2020
Fun mystery with an engaging plot. Fun characters. I particularly like the hero. Goodness and honor triumph over evil.
May 16, 2021
3.75
I know it's cheesy but i liked the ending.
I know it's cheesy but i liked the ending.
October 14, 2021
Good ending to the story.
August 4, 2023
terjemahannya rapi dan mudah dimengerti. temanya bagus diantara historific yang pernah aku baca
April 15, 2010
Karakter Ksatria Samurai
Oleh: Nugraha Hidayat
“Akan kuajarkan padamu hal yang paling utama yang bisa kau pelajari dalam pertarungan,”kata sensei. “Jika kau tak bisa menundukkan dirimu sendiri, kau takkan bisa menundukkan orang lain.. Kalau kau bertarung dengan amarah, frustasi, atau kesombongan, kau tidak akan bisa menang. Kau harus bertarung dari ketiadaan, membiarkan pedangmu mencari jalannya sendiri. Kalau kau biarkan emosi menguasaimu dalam pertarungan, meski kau bisa menaklukkan musuhmu, kau belumlah menang. Paham itu?”
Pertama kali saya membaca buku pertama Kaze (Dale Furutani), saya sangat menyukai Karakter Matsuyama Kaze. Dan kalau memang kemudian Los Angeles Times memberikan pujian kepada Dale Furutani atas kepiawaiannya dalam membuat karakter, menurut saya “tuduhan” itu memang berdasar.
Kisahnya sendiri dilatari setting Perang Sekigahara, yang dimenangkan oleh klan Tokugawa, yang dipimpin oleh Ieyasu. Sebenarnya Ieyasu tidak memiliki kemampuan perang yang mengagumkan, bahkan cenderung kacau balau. Ieyasu bisa memenangkan peperangan karena ia memberikan suap kepada para komandan pasukan yang seharusnya bersikap netral.
Kaze kehilangan seluruh orang di klan majikannya, kecuali putri tuannya. Bagi seorang samurai yang kehilangan tuannya pada saat peperangan, ia akan menjadi seorang Ronin dan terkatung-katung. Setelah itu biasanya mereka bekerja menjadi pengawal barang, pengawal rumah judi atau seniman jalanan. Dan Edo menjadi pusat kota, setelah Klan Tokugawa berkuasa.
Nilai-nilai individu yang dimiliki Kaze, akan sangat sulit kita temukan di dunia sekarang. Apalagi suap sudah menjadi kebiasaan para “birokrat” kita yang duduk di pemerintahan. Suap bahkan cenderung menjadi karakter bangsa, karena sudah menggurita di kalangan pegawai pemerintahan.
Bagi Kaze kehormatan itu lebih dari segalanya. Ia rela Mati demi kehormatan klan yang membesarkan dirinya dan keluarganya. Oleh karena itu Kaze terus berusaha melaksanakan pesan terakhir dari majikannya.
Kaze bukan Ronin, meski dalam pandangan masyarakat Jepang saat itu ia adalah ronin. Ia adalah Seorang ksatria yang mencari putri dan “Tuan-nya”, yang menghilang karena diculik oleh musuh besarnya, karena alasan balas dendam. Seorang Ksatria yang memiliki tujuan yang jelas, tidak seperti ronin-ronin lainnya yang bertebaran di Jepang. Bahkan, boleh dianggap Ksatria yang punya banyak keahlian dan tidak pernah putus asa.
Melalui buku ini, pesan-pesan Dale Furuutani jelas terbaca, baik melalui budaya ataupun kepribadian setiap individu.
Membaca Pembunuhan sang Shogun karya Dale Furutani, kita diajak kembali merenungkan falsafah hidup kita. Menggali potensi tersembunyi yang ada dalam diri kita. Dan melesatkannya ke depan seperti anak panah Arjuna.
Selamat Membaca.
Oleh: Nugraha Hidayat
“Akan kuajarkan padamu hal yang paling utama yang bisa kau pelajari dalam pertarungan,”kata sensei. “Jika kau tak bisa menundukkan dirimu sendiri, kau takkan bisa menundukkan orang lain.. Kalau kau bertarung dengan amarah, frustasi, atau kesombongan, kau tidak akan bisa menang. Kau harus bertarung dari ketiadaan, membiarkan pedangmu mencari jalannya sendiri. Kalau kau biarkan emosi menguasaimu dalam pertarungan, meski kau bisa menaklukkan musuhmu, kau belumlah menang. Paham itu?”
Pertama kali saya membaca buku pertama Kaze (Dale Furutani), saya sangat menyukai Karakter Matsuyama Kaze. Dan kalau memang kemudian Los Angeles Times memberikan pujian kepada Dale Furutani atas kepiawaiannya dalam membuat karakter, menurut saya “tuduhan” itu memang berdasar.
Kisahnya sendiri dilatari setting Perang Sekigahara, yang dimenangkan oleh klan Tokugawa, yang dipimpin oleh Ieyasu. Sebenarnya Ieyasu tidak memiliki kemampuan perang yang mengagumkan, bahkan cenderung kacau balau. Ieyasu bisa memenangkan peperangan karena ia memberikan suap kepada para komandan pasukan yang seharusnya bersikap netral.
Kaze kehilangan seluruh orang di klan majikannya, kecuali putri tuannya. Bagi seorang samurai yang kehilangan tuannya pada saat peperangan, ia akan menjadi seorang Ronin dan terkatung-katung. Setelah itu biasanya mereka bekerja menjadi pengawal barang, pengawal rumah judi atau seniman jalanan. Dan Edo menjadi pusat kota, setelah Klan Tokugawa berkuasa.
Nilai-nilai individu yang dimiliki Kaze, akan sangat sulit kita temukan di dunia sekarang. Apalagi suap sudah menjadi kebiasaan para “birokrat” kita yang duduk di pemerintahan. Suap bahkan cenderung menjadi karakter bangsa, karena sudah menggurita di kalangan pegawai pemerintahan.
Bagi Kaze kehormatan itu lebih dari segalanya. Ia rela Mati demi kehormatan klan yang membesarkan dirinya dan keluarganya. Oleh karena itu Kaze terus berusaha melaksanakan pesan terakhir dari majikannya.
Kaze bukan Ronin, meski dalam pandangan masyarakat Jepang saat itu ia adalah ronin. Ia adalah Seorang ksatria yang mencari putri dan “Tuan-nya”, yang menghilang karena diculik oleh musuh besarnya, karena alasan balas dendam. Seorang Ksatria yang memiliki tujuan yang jelas, tidak seperti ronin-ronin lainnya yang bertebaran di Jepang. Bahkan, boleh dianggap Ksatria yang punya banyak keahlian dan tidak pernah putus asa.
Melalui buku ini, pesan-pesan Dale Furuutani jelas terbaca, baik melalui budaya ataupun kepribadian setiap individu.
Membaca Pembunuhan sang Shogun karya Dale Furutani, kita diajak kembali merenungkan falsafah hidup kita. Menggali potensi tersembunyi yang ada dalam diri kita. Dan melesatkannya ke depan seperti anak panah Arjuna.
Selamat Membaca.
July 28, 2015
Walaupun tampaknya setiap seri bisa dibaca secara terpisah, tetap saja buku ketiga ini menjadi "pelengkap puzzle" kisah Matsuyama Kaze. Dengan akhir cerita yang mengejutkan walau bisa ditebak sebelumnya, aku menikmati betul membaca tentang sepak terjang ronin yang satu ini.
Menurutku, sangat luar biasa ketika seorang penulis dapat menyampaikan kisah sejarah secara akurat, baik dari segi tempat, waktu, maupun suasana. Inilah yang dilakukan Dale Furutani. Lebih jauh lagi, dia bahkan menghadirkan sosok Shogun di zaman itu, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Kehadirannya bukan hanya menjadi penjelas keakuratan, tetapi juga menjadi bumbu menarik di mana Kaze pada akhirnya bukan hanya mencari putri Tuannya, tetapi juga harus berurusan dengan penguasa Jepang ini, yang kemudian mempertemukannya kembali dengan musuh lamanya.
Strategi yang meliputi keseluruhan cerita adalah hal lain yang menjadi penarik perhatian pembaca buku ini. Dale Furutani dengan cermat mampu menggambarkan setiap adegan perkelahian dan pertarungan, bahkan pola pikir yang digunakan dalam setiap serangan. Pembaca tidak hanya diajak untuk membayangkan adegan perkelahian, tetapi juga membuat mereka seolah terjun langsung dalam adegan tersebut.
Sejujurnya, sebagai pembaca aku tidak mengharapkan keadaan semacam itu ketika Kaze pada akhirnya bertemu dengan gadis kecil yang dicarinya. Ada yang mengganjal, seperti rasa kasihan, walau Kaze berhasil memenuhi janjinya. Akan tetapi, aku tahu setiap perjuangan punya harga yang harus dibayar. Akhir kisah ini, walau tidak mengenakkan hati, harus diterima, karena dengannya kita bisa melihat fenomena yang terjadi bertahun-tahun yang lalu, yang sayangnya, mulai muncul di sekitar kita sekarang ini.
Selamat kepada Dale Furutani terima kasih untuk kisah yang mampu membawaku kembali ke zaman Edo dan berpetualang bersama Matsuyama Kaze, seorang samurai sejati.
Menurutku, sangat luar biasa ketika seorang penulis dapat menyampaikan kisah sejarah secara akurat, baik dari segi tempat, waktu, maupun suasana. Inilah yang dilakukan Dale Furutani. Lebih jauh lagi, dia bahkan menghadirkan sosok Shogun di zaman itu, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Kehadirannya bukan hanya menjadi penjelas keakuratan, tetapi juga menjadi bumbu menarik di mana Kaze pada akhirnya bukan hanya mencari putri Tuannya, tetapi juga harus berurusan dengan penguasa Jepang ini, yang kemudian mempertemukannya kembali dengan musuh lamanya.
Strategi yang meliputi keseluruhan cerita adalah hal lain yang menjadi penarik perhatian pembaca buku ini. Dale Furutani dengan cermat mampu menggambarkan setiap adegan perkelahian dan pertarungan, bahkan pola pikir yang digunakan dalam setiap serangan. Pembaca tidak hanya diajak untuk membayangkan adegan perkelahian, tetapi juga membuat mereka seolah terjun langsung dalam adegan tersebut.
Sejujurnya, sebagai pembaca aku tidak mengharapkan keadaan semacam itu ketika Kaze pada akhirnya bertemu dengan gadis kecil yang dicarinya. Ada yang mengganjal, seperti rasa kasihan, walau Kaze berhasil memenuhi janjinya. Akan tetapi, aku tahu setiap perjuangan punya harga yang harus dibayar. Akhir kisah ini, walau tidak mengenakkan hati, harus diterima, karena dengannya kita bisa melihat fenomena yang terjadi bertahun-tahun yang lalu, yang sayangnya, mulai muncul di sekitar kita sekarang ini.
Selamat kepada Dale Furutani terima kasih untuk kisah yang mampu membawaku kembali ke zaman Edo dan berpetualang bersama Matsuyama Kaze, seorang samurai sejati.
June 14, 2008
This book is the last one in the Samurai series.
Overall I enjoyed the series, though it was wearing a bit thin by this book.
All the books are what I would call light. The strengths are the characters, the setting and the history, culture and lore of the world of the Japanese Samurai.
The problem is the story is rather weak. Because it is the last book in the series the story arc has to finish. Everything that didn't work in the previous books has been pushed into this book.
The basic story is that of a masterless Samurai, Kaze, called a Ronin who is the main character. He was on the losing side in the recent war to determine the ruler of Japan. He is unable to kill himself and join his dead lord, lady and his family, because the lady commanded him to find her young daughter first. The daughter was sold off by one of the vengeful winning samurai, and Kaze is tasked to find her and rescue her.
The problem is that Kaze has come to Edo and the new Shogun is involved. It is very obvious how the story will play out, so it is like reading something that you already have read.
Also the idea of the masterless Ronin tramping the roads of Japan with a 9 year old noble-born, now damaged girl, just doesn't work.
Throughout it all Kaze is like a superhero, killing other samurai, thugs, and even ninjas. He is kind, good-hearted, and true to the code of Samurai honor. He falls into mysteries, and solves them easily. By the third book it became a little too pat, a little too contrived.
Still I enjoyed it, but am happy the series has come to an end.
Overall I enjoyed the series, though it was wearing a bit thin by this book.
All the books are what I would call light. The strengths are the characters, the setting and the history, culture and lore of the world of the Japanese Samurai.
The problem is the story is rather weak. Because it is the last book in the series the story arc has to finish. Everything that didn't work in the previous books has been pushed into this book.
The basic story is that of a masterless Samurai, Kaze, called a Ronin who is the main character. He was on the losing side in the recent war to determine the ruler of Japan. He is unable to kill himself and join his dead lord, lady and his family, because the lady commanded him to find her young daughter first. The daughter was sold off by one of the vengeful winning samurai, and Kaze is tasked to find her and rescue her.
The problem is that Kaze has come to Edo and the new Shogun is involved. It is very obvious how the story will play out, so it is like reading something that you already have read.
Also the idea of the masterless Ronin tramping the roads of Japan with a 9 year old noble-born, now damaged girl, just doesn't work.
Throughout it all Kaze is like a superhero, killing other samurai, thugs, and even ninjas. He is kind, good-hearted, and true to the code of Samurai honor. He falls into mysteries, and solves them easily. By the third book it became a little too pat, a little too contrived.
Still I enjoyed it, but am happy the series has come to an end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2013
Buku pertama yang saya lahap (kelaparan?) sampai habis yaitu novel terjemahan Jepang yang berjudul "Pembunuhan sang Shogun" karangan Dale Furutani. Buku setebal 380 halaman berkisah tentang Matsuyama Kaze, seorang ronin yang berkeliling Edo untuk mencari putri tuannya yang menghilang. Namun siapa sangka kehebatannya menjadi kambing hitam atas percobaan pembunuhan Tokugawa Leyasu, shogun yang berkuasa saat itu.
Kaze pun melakukan penyamaran dari satu tempat ke tempat lain sekitar Edo untuk menghindari para pengejar yang menginginkan kepalanya. Belum lepas dari kejaran para pemburunya Kaze harus berhadapan dengan musuh bebuyutannya ditambah Kaze juga harus menemukan sang putri.
Berhasilkan Kaze membersihkan nama baiknya dan menemukan putri yang dicarinya? jangan lewatkan novel ini ya? Bagi yang suka genre petulangan dan action wajib mengoleksi ini. Walau ini buku serial ketiga Kaze, buku ini tidak berhubungan dengan serial2 sebelumnya karena setiap serial kisahnya berdiri sendiri.
Kaze pun melakukan penyamaran dari satu tempat ke tempat lain sekitar Edo untuk menghindari para pengejar yang menginginkan kepalanya. Belum lepas dari kejaran para pemburunya Kaze harus berhadapan dengan musuh bebuyutannya ditambah Kaze juga harus menemukan sang putri.
Berhasilkan Kaze membersihkan nama baiknya dan menemukan putri yang dicarinya? jangan lewatkan novel ini ya? Bagi yang suka genre petulangan dan action wajib mengoleksi ini. Walau ini buku serial ketiga Kaze, buku ini tidak berhubungan dengan serial2 sebelumnya karena setiap serial kisahnya berdiri sendiri.
October 13, 2016
Fidèle à la promesse faite à ses anciens maîtres, le samouraï Matsuyama Kaze poursuit inlassablement sa quête pour retrouver leur fille. Toutes les pistes semblent converger vers la ville d'Edo, où le nouveau shogun Ieyasu a choisi d'établir son pouvoir. Entouré d'ennemis, Tokugawa Ieyasu échappe de peu à un attentat et Matsuyama Kaze, à peine arrivé en ville, est injustement accusé d'en être l'auteur. Pour espérer retrouver enfin celle qu'il cherche, le rônin devra d'abord se disculper et confondre ceux qui ont à la fois intérêt à sa perte et à celle du shogun. Dans ce troisième et dernier tome de l'épopée du samouraï errant, Dale Furutani mêle diaboliquement les intrigues et dépeint avec vigueur une des périodes les plus troubles du Japon féodal.
March 16, 2010
This one was really fun. I'm not big on mysteries, but I enjoyed it anyway. It reminded me of Akira Kurosawa's movie Yojimbo; the main characters seemed to have a lot in common. There are lots of details about life in Edo in the early 1600's. I don't know if they were all exactly accurate, but they lend the book a feel of authenticity, which makes it more enjoyable.
July 26, 2016
I very much like this series; I so wish there had been more than three volumes. The main character is engrossing and believable, and his story deeply engaging. I am by no means an expert on the period, but the story certainly felt realistic. I did not get the feeling I was following a modern guy around 17th century Japan. Beautifully crafted work.
July 5, 2020
Sukaaa dengan seri ini! Beruntung menemukan ketiga-tiganya di bazaar buku saat itu. Dulu masih sangat getol dengan historical fiction berlatar Jepang, jadi masih sangat mudah memahami ceritanya. Dan Kaze ini benar-benar sosok samurai yang setia pada tuannya. Jadi ending-nya pun agak menohok sebenarnya.
March 1, 2009
I didn't enjoy this one as much as "Death at the Crossroads" - the somewhat more complex plot didn't seem to fit the hero and setting quite as well as the other. But I still recommend it highly, esp. to those who've read the others in the series.
March 16, 2011
One of the best samurai series I've read. It's like Akira Kurosawa on print; with a great balance of an interesting character and Japanese culture. I'm hoping that there might be more in the future.
November 9, 2016
I enjoyed this short little trilogy; Death at the Crossroads, Jade Palace Vendetta and Kill the Shogun.
Mutsuyama Kaze is the Jason Bourne of 1700 century feudal Japan. I give Kill the Shogun a 3+ as a fit conclusion.
Mutsuyama Kaze is the Jason Bourne of 1700 century feudal Japan. I give Kill the Shogun a 3+ as a fit conclusion.
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February 20, 2008Thanks, Joel
May 16, 2011
Yet another good story. It got somewhat fantastical at some points. But the excellent ending made it worth it.
July 25, 2011
I loved this series! Great characters, interesting history and background. Very good mystery series.
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