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Across the Nightingale Floor, Episode 1: The Sword of the Warrior (2002)

por Lian Hearn

Séries: Tales of the Otori (Bk. 1 Part 1)

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It is the story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote and peaceful village to find himself a pawn in a political scheme filled with treacherous warlords, rivalry and the intensity of first love.
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I was hoping this episode would end with some feeling of completion, but it really was like reading a novel and stopping in the middle. I am interested in how things are going to turn out. So I'll probably pick up the full book to finish it.

I read this because I'm running an "Asian-esque" type campaign world in D&D and was hoping to get some ideas. Unfortunately, nothing really popped out as cool and usable. I am interested in the magical powers that some characters have and how they work.

I can see how this would be popular, though it feels kind of dated to me. Maybe I'm just jaded from reading fantasy/medieval style stories for 45 years. ( )
  ragwaine | Jun 8, 2023 |
Tomasu is out wandering the mountains where his village is located, as he has countless times before, but this time when he comes back, a warlord has destroyed it and apparently killed all the inhabitants. Tomasu makes his escape after embarrassing the warlord and earning his eternal enmity. A kind stranger on the trail Tomasu takes out of the village helps him get away and the fates of the pair become entwined.

Kaede is a hostage in another warlord's castle. She's been treated horribly but after a violent incident, she is finally allowed to live with the family rather than the servants. She is soon after told that she will marry a lord whom she has never met. She reluctantly sets out to meet him.

The four stars are more for promise than actual delivery. This first "episode," as it's labeled, is really just setup. Bumped down to three stars after reading the next book.

I liked Tomasu, or Takeo as he comes to be known, and Kaede. They're gathering a group of strong supporting characters around them as well. The stage is set for a lot of intrigue and action.

I love the feel of this little book. It has a great cover and it's just the right size to be easily held and hauled around. I love books that are small.

I'm interested to see where all of this goes. There's a magic system that is more hinted at than seen and I can't wait to see more of that. I want to see the woman Kaede becomes; I think she'll be formidable. Takeo is well on the way to his full power but I still can't wait to see more of him. The setting of not-quite-Japan is fascinating as well.

My biggest complaint is that the book seriously just stopped. My copy has a "preview" of the next episode, so when I turned the page fully expecting more of this book only to find that it was finished and all those lovely unread pages were for the next book, I was upset.

I reserve the right to change my mind with the next installment, but so far, so good. Be sure to have the second book ready when you finish though. ( )
  JG_IntrovertedReader | Apr 3, 2013 |
I do not usually read YA but I enjoyed this light, fun read of a classic Japanese coming of age/revenge tale. The fantasy part is very light, simply enhancing the great feudal Japanese setting. The main characters are extremely likable and whilst peripheral ones aren't deep they all fit perfectly. The plot fills the small length wonderfully* and I am very keen to pick up the next one. My only complaint is it makes me feel old, ah those ancient 30 year olds creaking in decrepitude.

*This is 1/2 of the book Across the Nightingale Floor. The whole series has been cut down into smaller segments, not sure why.. although they do have nicer covers. :) ( )
  clfisha | Jan 24, 2011 |
A fast paced read, engaging and imaginative. Plowed through the whole series very rapidly. I'd say it reads more like historical fiction than fantasy. ( )
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