The sequel to "Across the Nightingale Floor" follows the separate fates of young lovers, Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede, as they fight for survival in a violent time of war, famine and treacherous alliances. Takeo has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. He must deny the spiritual vows of his upbringing, his birthright of Otori wealth, land and power - and his love for Kaede. If he does not serve the Tribe, they will kill him. In growing from boy to man, Takeo chooses a path of danger and vengeance, and learns of the prophecy that shapes his destiny. Kaede, destined to submit to a political marriage, must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men - who must never know that she is carrying Takeo's child. In the ancient Oriental lands of the Otori, Lian Hearn has created a brilliantly imagined culture that has cast its spell over thousands of readers worldwide. Here is epic storytelling whose appeal crosses genres, genders and generations.
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Lian Hearn studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. A lifelong interest in Japan led to the study of the Japanese language, many trips to Japan and culminated in the writing of the Tales of the Otori trilogy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori 2) (Hardcover)
The Tales of the Otori is one of those rare series that is as enthralling at the end as at the beginning. I did find towards the end I found the hardships a little wearing, but it only lasted a little while. I have given numerous friends my copies to read and so far everyone has loved them. My only piece of advice is to start at the beginning, I think the name of the first book is Across The Nightengale Floor. All in all, some great hours of fun.
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Wrong cover,
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I sellected this copy of this book over editions from other sellers because I wanted this cover art. It was the wrong ver art when I recieved it. Other than that it is great.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Otori Tales are a must-read,
By Paul in Seattle (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori 2) (Hardcover)
I read the original 'Tales of the Otori' trilogy about 7 years ago and absolutely loved the books. Now, with the addition of the prequel and postlude I decided to start at the very beginning of the story by reading the prequel and then re-reading the original trilogy. I'm enjoying then every bit as much. This is excellent story-telling and elegant writing.
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