Excellent read, thoroughly enjoyable
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This is a great story, especially for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and Samurai culture. I had previously read and enjoyed Shogun, but this is a different style of book, and for me more enjoyable because of it. Other reviewers will describe the book in more detail - but for anyone that reads either of these books and wants to learn more of the time in question, I would recommend Stephen Turnbull's short but informative War in Japan 1467-1615 (Essential Histories).
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star buy! exallent story, well made book.
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even though im only 13, i still realy enjoyed reading this book even though it is very long and was heavy to carry to school each day! but trust me, it is one of the best books i have ever read because you carn't put it down and it is totaly differnt to any western book (e.g structure and ending)because it goes into so much depth and understanding of the main character (Musashi)and isn't just focused on making money, so i would only advise you to read this book if you are into japan and japanesse culture.
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Excellent read!!
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I think Musashi is an excellent read and the history period it depicts is really interesting as well, the end of the book is not what one would expect from a western book but really enjoyed it.
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Catch up on sleep 1st - you won't want to put it down!
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I can add little to the other reviews other than to confirm that this is an excelent book. Those with an interest in fuedal Japan will be drawn to it, whilst those who shun it because of this, it's length or price are missing a gem. Despite it's length it is too short by half. You'll find yourself immersed in the world of Musashi and staying up late to read just a little more. The characters are brought to life and are without the idolisation that might have been the case for such an historic figure in Japanese culture. It is so much more than a martial arts inspired book that it has a much broader appeal that it will ever realise. Charting the life, fortunes and falures of Musashi and those close to him it is a love story, action thriller and inspirational text all rolled into one. Simply put this is the one of the best books I've read and would stand head and shouders above mainstream 'bestsllers'. I would recommend it without reservation to anyone.
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Fantastic
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If you have any interest in Feudal Japan then you probably already own it. Buy this and the DVD trilogy (Musashi, Duel at Ganryu, Duel at Ichi??) as the book fills in those moments of thought and emotion from the main characters which is difficult to portray in the films, and the films bring the characters to life.
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