Mike LeBoeuf LeBoeuf itibaren Senkino-Sekerino, Moskovskaya oblast', Rusia, 142140
What can one say about Wilber Smith's writing. He is the best at historical epic novels. I learn so much from him every time I read his books. Not just about Africa, but about how to write a great story!
This is the first edition and introduction to a fantasy roleplaying world based on feudal Japan and its samurai/bushido culture. As a roleplaying game, the system mechanics and emphasis on social strategy and roleplaying made it a breakthrough for its time. The book's illustrations and internal stories are excellent for creating an atmosphere that draws its readers in. Although not for people who do not play roleplaying games, if someone has never played one before but likes action movies, stories, social interaction, mystery and political intrigue, this would be (in my opinion)the game system to start with. The game is in its fourth incarnation by the time of this review.
Fortunately, I wasn't forced to read this book in a high school classroom. If I had, taking quizzes on it and writing reflections probably would have absolutely killed it for me. I read it when I was 19 and I needed it. I had (and still very much have) a crush on Holden Caulfield. I've re-read it 4 or 5 times now, and I don't re-read too often. I feel that there are too many books that I need to read before I die, so that says a lot about this one.
Since I have family from Hawaii, specifically Molokai, I found this book fascinating. It was interesting to read about how the government/society reacted to a disease that was once incurable.