![]() Shogun has no aim to be an intellectual masterpiece, but it deserves respect, and it is often pure joy to read (even though some passages might come across as overwritten or too sappy – especially the love story between Mariko and Blackthorne). Especially the three main characters (Blackthorne, Toranaga and Mariko). The characters and the story are fascinating and well developed, at the right pace and with the right justifications. Nevertheless, Clavell remains a master storyteller. Though I knew what to expect, I still hoped the book would have a better ending than i remembered. That last page disappointed me as much as thirty years ago. ![]() One page to finish all, as though Clavell was in a hurry or had ran out of imagination. It is unlikely, in fact, many will not feel slightly cheated by last-page wrap up. It is still very long, but it is definitely worth it, but for its ending. To my surprise, 30 years later, the book is still as entertaining and beautiful as I remembered. ![]() I was curious to see what I would think of it, as adult. Last spring, I decided to re-read Shogun by James Clavell. ![]()
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