Giri [Paperback]

Marc Olden (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Jove (June 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 051510048X
• ISBN-13: 978-0515100488
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,739,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One the most culture rich books ever written, Olden shines., December 30, 1998

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This review is from: Giri (Paperback)

For those who have a love for the Eastern culture, this is a masterpiece. The characters are very well thought out and have histories that could be stories of their own. It is a love story and tragedy in the mix of a great Martial Arts detective mystery. Everything is there. Lost loves, bitter enemies, old secrets, betrayal, and honor. This work has it all. The main character is not the usual perfect specimen. In fact, the characters all have their flaws and they are used as character hooks without beating you upside the head with them. The book is not for the Hollywood Ending fanatics. It has a great ending, but nothing you could expect until it happens. If you love the Martial Arts, Eastern culture, a good mystery, or just a great story....read Giri.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite!, October 20, 2008

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This review is from: Giri (Paperback)

If you like cops and robbers, thrillers, sex, martial arts, then this book is for you. The characters are great and the story is immersive. It's a real page turner. I wish Olden had more books like this, or even a sequal to this one! Excellent read. It's a little dated now, but you'll have no problem with the time period.