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Bundori di Laura Joh Rowland
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Bundori (originale 1996; edizione 1997)

di Laura Joh Rowland (Autore)

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It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori -- a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called to find the culprit. In a city where danger and deceit lie just below the lush surface, Sano must rely on his mind, his instincts, and his noble training in Bushido -- the Way of the Warrior -- to solve this case that could bring him glory...or everlasting shame. Set against a backdrop of sumptuous castles, tawdry pleasure districts, and serene temples, and filled with unforgettable, rich characters, Bundori is breathtaking entertainment.… (altro)
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Titolo:Bundori
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Info:HarperTorch (1997), Edition: Reprint, 432 pages
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Another intricate and suspenseful mystery from Laura Joh Rowland. In this one, Sano Ichiro has less than a week to solve a series of grisly murders of the descendants of samurai generals. It probably would be very doable if he hadn't inadvertently made an enemy of the shogun's second in command, Chamberlain Yanagisawa, who thwarts his every move. Add in a female ninja, 4 intriguing suspects, a potential marriage match, and a new junior detective, and you have a recipe for an exciting mystery.

There a host of suspects in this novel, and they're all super intriguing. The more you get to know them, the more you wonder who the murderer could be. Through these suspects, readers learn a lot about Japanese and Bushido culture: the good, the bad, and the complexities. Everyone in this book feels an intense desire to uphold family honor and to do their duty. Each character represents this desire in a different way. Even Aoi, who is from a family of ninjas and not samurai, still feels this pull for her family and feels she must do her duty - no matter how much she loathes it - in order to protect them and make them proud. That pull, that desire, is what humanizes the characters and makes them relatable and sympathetic. It is also this push and pull that makes it very difficult to figure out who the killer is, and I couldn't put the book down.

Just as in the first book, Bundori is full of historical detail that immerses the reader into the era. So, while you're riding the wave of the mystery, you're also learning plenty about medieval Japanese culture. Moreso than the first book, I got a better sense of place, as if Edo and the palace were laid out in a map in my head. Previously, Sano would visit various places, but I didn't really understand how close everything was or their connection. That's much clearer here.

One thing that folks might have an issue with is the amount of graphic sex in this book. The first book had absolutely none, so it was shocking to read about various scenes of sex and assault in this book. I had a sense that it was needlessly gratuitous at times, but it didn't dampen my overall enjoyment of the novel. That said, I would say beware to readers who aren't interested in that sort of thing.

Overall, this is a fantastic novel with well-rounded characters and a nuanced view of Bushido. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series and see how Sano grapples with the rigidity of his code while also keeping to his moral compass and staying alive, two things often at odd with the samurai code.

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  readerbug2 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Just reread this one since Rowland is one of my favorite authors. Even though I knew what was going to happen, it was still a page turner. That's a great book to me. ( )
  JRobinW | Jan 20, 2023 |
Oh man, this book was so hard to get through. Mostly because of its length and the way it was written, than out of dislike for the story.

I admit I have a love/hate situation going on with this series. On the one hand, I love all the historical details and how they're woven into the story, the settings are realistic, Sano is (albeit slightly annoying to me in his personality) portrayed in a way believable to what and who he is supposed to be, and the crime/mystery aspect of the series is very well played and more or less interesting.

On the other hand, I (as I already stated) dislike Sano's personality, don't really care what becomes of the characters, find the repetitive descriptions dragging, and the sprinkled Japanese words reek of fanfic (and I'm not even talking about the titles of their jobs, which require a one paragraph explanation on what position it exactly is else no one [except those who know Japanese and their history] would know, because using the actual words in English like "retainer" and "captain" or whatever apparently takes it too far out of 'the setting').

I don't think I'll be continuing the series unless I'm very bored or very in need for a kick for some Feudal Japan. I know they're not the longest books ever, but something about the writing style just makes them drag on forever. If the books were about half the length they are, I might have read on, but as they are... nope. ( )
  AshuritaLove | May 24, 2020 |
The setting of this book is historical, and one that I am familiar with: the Tokugawa Shogunate at Edo in Japan, 1689. There are now (2014) 18 titles in this popular series spanning 1689 to 1709. The historical and cultural setting is richly and authentically described. I began with the second in the series as my library does not have the first available. There are references in this title to the events in the first book.

As the number of victims of the Bundori Killer mounts various districts of the capital go into panic and there are fires and vigilantes and the Shogun gives Sano four days to find the killer or face exile himself. Sano constantly reminds himself of the promise he made to his dying father to bring the family name into a position of honour, but for a while it looks as if he will only achieve disgrace.

The Shogun, Tsunayoshi Tokugawa, relies heavily on his Chamberlain Yanagisawa who seems determined to point out Sano's failures. Readers of modern day police procedurals may well reflect that nothing much has changed.

An enjoyable and satisfying read. ( )
  smik | Aug 13, 2014 |
When bumma was in the Hospice Center, where cancer finally claimed her June 28, I was at her bedside reading. The Hospice Center had a wonderful abundance of books, so when I'd finish mine, I'd exchange it for one on the book exchange shelf. This was one such book. I register and release it in bumma's memory and in her honor. She was the one who instilled my love of reading and of books. She was a fantastic mom and I miss her. I like this series a lot and have read several in it. One of my University degrees is in Asian Studies, and the details here delighted me. ( )
  bookczuk | Jun 12, 2011 |
This is an excellent read for anyone who loves to read historic mystery and also wants to learn a little about the Japanese culture. I read it in one day, it's a quick but very good read.
aggiunto da LaRhonda | modificaCleveland Plain Dealer, LaRhonda (Feb 22, 2011)
 

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Rowland, Laura Johautore primariotutte le edizioniconfermato
Roberts, JoeImmagine di copertinaautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato

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It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori -- a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called to find the culprit. In a city where danger and deceit lie just below the lush surface, Sano must rely on his mind, his instincts, and his noble training in Bushido -- the Way of the Warrior -- to solve this case that could bring him glory...or everlasting shame. Set against a backdrop of sumptuous castles, tawdry pleasure districts, and serene temples, and filled with unforgettable, rich characters, Bundori is breathtaking entertainment.

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