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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book has received a lot of praise from professional book reviewers and the general public alike. After reading this novel, I can really see why. The novel revolves around a murder in a Japanese corporation. However, the motives behind the murder aren't as simple as it may seem, and this...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A nice read, though I couldn't get the characters played in the movie out of my head while reading. Should have read it first.”
Daman B wrote this review Wednesday, April 11, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If readers are in search for a mind twisting book, then look no further for Rising Sun will keep them questioning throughout the novel. The story, written by John Michael Crichton, shows the life of a detective named Peter J Smith during his investigation to a murder during the grand opening of the Nakamoto Tower located in Los Angeles. America at the time is being literally sold out to the Japanese piece by piece. The Japanese can get away with almost anything, and everyone in Los Angeles knows it. Smith’s partner, Captain John Connor is fully experienced with Japanese and they both are determined to take this case down in order to send a message to the Japanese that they can’t get away with everything. But things are a lot more complicated than most cases due to the fact that the Japanese have access to further advanced technology than the police themselves and connections with many people who attempt to twist and turn the detectives lives in order to get away with this deadly sin of a crime. This novel should be encouraged to all high school students who love mystery stories because it will keep them questioning everything until the very end. The writer’s crystal clear detail is so fine in this book that the reader will truly feel like they are right there in the streets in Los Angeles sharing each and every aggravating, brain picking moment with the detectives. Through suspense, heavy imager, and aggravation, the author holds a firm grip on the reader to not put the book down. On the other hand, the novel can be very racist at some points that may even discuss the readers, but if readers are into mystery stories they should push through these heavy racial slurs. This story is recommended to high school students and above who are looking for a palm sweating mystery.”
Jeremy Lee wrote this review Friday, January 13, 2012. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“abandoned”
Rheagan wrote this review Monday, November 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“3 stars.
Erundur wrote this review Sunday, November 27, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book appears to have preceded the movie; it was better.
Some strong points: A pleasingly fast read. A nostalgic snapshot of the Japanese-American business tensions of the 1980s. Explanations of Japanese culture and thought.
Some negative points: Vulgarity throughout, and a couple graphic descriptions of a sexual nature. The book's compelling nationalistic tension is moot today, after Japan's crash. Connor is presented as even-minded about the Japanese--not being overawed or overcritical of them--and proves himself as such, but the book in general seems like a Japanese counterpoint to the overt civilizationalism of Bridge Over the River Kwai. Also disappointing was Connor's ultimate redefinition of lying as a subjective, cultural matter rather than its objective definition as an attempt to deceive.
So, the many negative points make it a weak 3 stars, but the plot is too good to make it merit 2.5.”“A very well written murder novel. I really enjoyed it as it included criticisms against the american economy, and it made me look from the japanese view as well as from the los angeles police.”
Emre Can Oral wrote this review Wednesday, September 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Political overtone composed with too much conviction to be just another novel. This is another side of Crichton I haven't seen. Still a fairly decent crime scene story (although some of the language - mostly attributed to one particular character - was a little too crass for my liking).”
Brent M wrote this review Sunday, September 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well, sometimes a little bit off the edge. but overall very thrilling. Just like other michael Chricton's”
Amal Biswas wrote this review Saturday, August 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“this is a fast paced detective tale set in san diego. it
annette cadwell wrote this review Tuesday, June 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
carefully lays out the competition between the u.s and
japan, showing that the japanese view the relationship
much differently. we view it as competition - they view
it as war. all this is layed out in a 3 day police investigation.
eye opening and a good read.”
“International trade policy is not a topic that many people get excited about but the author cleverly uses a murder investigation to provide commentary on the subject. I always enjoy novels like this that provide a framework for discussions. Regardless of where you stand on the American-Japanese trade policies I think you will enjoy this novel.”
crosseyedlemon wrote this review Tuesday, April 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A entaining book by a great author
Lilly Parks wrote this review Wednesday, January 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
If you want to study Japanese-American relations over the last 25 years then this book will be very educational. The book touches on the USA corporate arena giving the reader an understanding of the corporate ego of the buying and selling of various companies. These garage sales will eventually weaken or destroy our way of life. If want an interesting story by a great author, then this book will fit the bill also. Enjoy it. ”
