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“I love this book and the series in part of. I read it about every year.
kurisutofu wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It mixes fantasy in a close to japan universe.
I love fantasy, I love Japan, so no surprise here, I love it!
I like the way it is narrated and I like the hero and all his adventures.”
“Just lovely. Sad, and frank about things that YA books generally aren't...I really liked it.”
sara k wrote this review Saturday, November 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautifully story about love, honor and grief. Third in the Tales of The Otori series- the author does not fail to continue to immerse the reader in a historical fantasy world. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes historical fiction and/or has an interest in ancient Asian culture.”
Nancy Y wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Third book in the Tales of the Otori series. Still a very good book.”
Livee Eevil wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I remember waiting to read this for Christmas, I got it off Ole Nick! I was awake all night reading, wanting to finally learn what happens to the Otori, and Kaede! Love the series, fantastic finish to an amazing series. Highly recommended!!”
Leeanne O wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The last book in the trilogy of Otori is a great read. I's book you can't stop reading and don't want to finish at the same time. ”
Kiran M wrote this review Tuesday, August 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A satisfying end to the Otori trilogy. Don't bother with the 4th book. Good things come in 3's.”
Marc W wrote this review Monday, July 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“loved it!”
Kate Forsyth wrote this review Monday, July 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very pleased with this third book - often the third is a real let down. My investment was not betrayed as Takeo had been. I liked everything bar the conclusion of one the more powerful minor characters, but see how this will run nicely into the fourth book.”
TheaB wrote this review Saturday, May 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The third book in the Tales of the Otori series.
Ladyslott wrote this review Wednesday, April 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for His Pillow, but was very disappointed in this 'final' book in the trilogy (although there is a new one out, plus a secondary series of books related to this series).
None of the fantasy elements that I enjoyed in the first two books came into much play in this book. Takeo and Kaede have married and are trying to claim Kaede's inheritance and at that same time ward off their enemies. Separated once again by circumstances beyond their control, they struggle to find a way back to each other. The books is filled with rather boring battles, and the love story of Takeo and Kaede seems very pedestrian this time around. Takeo seems to be the main focus of the book, while Kaede becomes a washed out, very docile shadow of her former self. Although the ending is somewhat satisfying the book itself was less so.”
