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“Interesting mystery set in feudal Japan, I liked the main character but felt he was somewhat bland. I plan to read the rest of the series and I'm sure that he will develop over the course of time. I liked the book and the mystery itself and the details of Japanese society were well done.”
Mike F wrote this review Tuesday, March 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a cool series set in Samurai Japan.”
Shoshannah C wrote this review Thursday, December 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This historical mystery has been on my bookshelf for a long time. I read it for my 2010 challenge. I enjoyed it. I learned quite a bit about seventeenth century Japan and samurais. ”
Susan F wrote this review Thursday, November 4, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The first of the Sano Ichiro Mysteries series. It follows well-used plots of a detective husband and a nosy clever wife solving crimes together. This time, the setting is in feudal Japan when the Japanese emperor and Shhogun are vying for control of the country. What was interesting was the description of the rich kimonos worn by the ladies of the court, the atmospheric description of the places which provided the backdrop for this particular thriller.”
Angeline L wrote this review Thursday, October 28, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent mystery series...samurai detective Sano Ichiro is the embodiment of the noble hero. Beautiful writing, and action packed, I cannot wait for the next one to come out. Every plot is amazing and intricate in this series.”
LostInABook wrote this review Wednesday, July 15, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“can't put down most of the books from this series. this, bundori and dragon king's palace are some of my favorites.”
leanne m wrote this review Thursday, December 6, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I bought this book on a whim, not knowing that it would start an obsession with the series”
katrina wrote this review Sunday, September 23, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“For someone who doesn't know too much about Japan's history, i was afraid i'd start reading this and get lost, but the author does a great job of explaining the culture, phrases and customs of time without detracting from the mystery. I went out and bought my own copy as soon as i finished the library's!”
irishanam21 wrote this review Saturday, July 28, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Late 17th century Japan is the setting for this historical whodunit, the first in a series that just gets better and better. If you like Robert van Guilk, or even if you don't know who he is (or was), and if you enjoy historical crime even a tiny bit then this is one of the best series in the genre. Interesting characters and vivid settings bring the period and story to vibrant life. Hugely enjoyable!”
rachelahyde wrote this review Saturday, July 28, 2007. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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