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Japan, 1699. On a moonlit night in Ezogashima, the northernmost island of Japan, a woman is running through the forest when an arrow zooms out of the darkness to strike her dead. Meanwhile, a world away in the city of Edo, the eight-year-old son of Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to power and influence in the shogun's court, vanishes during a moon-watching party. When Sano's political rival, Lord Matsudaira, hints that the boy may be in Ezogashima, Sano's wife, Reiko, insists on accompanying him on the desperate journey. After an eleven-day voyage through cold and treacherous waters, they arrive at Ezogashima, only to find that Lord Matsumae, distraught at the murder of his mistress, is holding the whole province hostage until someone confesses to the crime. No one is allowed in or out of Ezogashima, and although Matsumae tells Sano his son is there, he refuses to release him. Sano strikes a deal: He will solve the murder of Matsumae's mistress if Lord Matsumae will free the hostages and return their son. Soon, however, he and Reiko find themselves caught up in a dangerous scheme that includes clan warfare, jealous husbands, and murderous betrayal.… (más)
Rather simplistic good guy/bad guy characters, including the "noble savages" who are much better than the more sophisticated people who dominate them. But the story clips along well. And there are some bright spots: Takere is a wonderfully evil character (although it is the colonizer race that made her that way) and Wente is a more complex character than most. But still. No more of this series for me. ( )
This book is set in a historical period and culture that I usually enjoy reading about, however I found this book a particular struggle. Firstly, it suffers from the usual 'modern' complaint of the noble savage view of history - the more tribal/'living in nature' people in a story are always the 'goodies', the more 'civilized' people are the 'baddies'. But I can overlook that. Would really dragged this book down was the writing - the word that sums it up best for me is plodding. It is simplistic but not in a sparse, spare poetic way, just in a clunky, often boring way. Which is a pity, as this could have been a really good book. ( )
This book is set in a historical period and culture that I usually enjoy reading about, however I found this book a particular struggle. Firstly, it suffers from the usual 'modern' complaint of the noble savage view of history - the more tribal/'living in nature' people in a story are always the 'goodies', the more 'civilized' people are the 'baddies'. But I can overlook that. Would really dragged this book down was the writing - the word that sums it up best for me is plodding. It is simplistic but not in a sparse, spare poetic way, just in a clunky, often boring way. Which is a pity, as this could have been a really good book. ( )
So Far, my favorite of the Sano series. Poor Ichiro and Reiko son kidnapped and carted to the desolate north island of what is now Hokkaido. Of course a search is started and the pair find themselves faced with a madman, ghosts, and the indigenous Ainu tribe to deal with. Loved the story ( )
Japan, 1699. On a moonlit night in Ezogashima, the northernmost island of Japan, a woman is running through the forest when an arrow zooms out of the darkness to strike her dead. Meanwhile, a world away in the city of Edo, the eight-year-old son of Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to power and influence in the shogun's court, vanishes during a moon-watching party. When Sano's political rival, Lord Matsudaira, hints that the boy may be in Ezogashima, Sano's wife, Reiko, insists on accompanying him on the desperate journey. After an eleven-day voyage through cold and treacherous waters, they arrive at Ezogashima, only to find that Lord Matsumae, distraught at the murder of his mistress, is holding the whole province hostage until someone confesses to the crime. No one is allowed in or out of Ezogashima, and although Matsumae tells Sano his son is there, he refuses to release him. Sano strikes a deal: He will solve the murder of Matsumae's mistress if Lord Matsumae will free the hostages and return their son. Soon, however, he and Reiko find themselves caught up in a dangerous scheme that includes clan warfare, jealous husbands, and murderous betrayal.
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