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thefussyreader's review against another edition
3.0
A fictionalised short story about the classic Japanese legend. Though very interesting in subject matter, a little bland in delivery.
This rendition felt less like a fiction story and more like a stroyteller reciting an old legend, which in itself is a totally fine way to tell a story, and can be very effective. But something about this one seemed to lack depth. It was missing some oomph.
All the same, the story of the 47 Ronin in general is fantastic and well worth a read. Would I necessarily reccomend trying this version? I dunno. Maybe. If you feel like it. But might be an idea to shop around and see if anyone else is doing it better first.
This rendition felt less like a fiction story and more like a stroyteller reciting an old legend, which in itself is a totally fine way to tell a story, and can be very effective. But something about this one seemed to lack depth. It was missing some oomph.
All the same, the story of the 47 Ronin in general is fantastic and well worth a read. Would I necessarily reccomend trying this version? I dunno. Maybe. If you feel like it. But might be an idea to shop around and see if anyone else is doing it better first.
veeisreading's review against another edition
3.0
Emang gak berespektasi terlalu tinggi saat baca ini.
Tapi, kisah yang disajikan bagus.
Setengah buku isinya tentang pelarian para Ronin sebelum usaha mereka balas dendam.
Adegan balas dendamnya sendiri gak terlalu banyak dijabarkan.
Tapi, kisah yang disajikan bagus.
Setengah buku isinya tentang pelarian para Ronin sebelum usaha mereka balas dendam.
Adegan balas dendamnya sendiri gak terlalu banyak dijabarkan.
sheapm's review against another edition
1.0
While this book had one scene that I found engaging, it was made up of many more than that. Perhaps this book would appeal to those for whom the setting and style are more interesting, I found it a boring, dull read.
wesbaker's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, but I can see how some people might be completely disinterested in it. It's a story about loyalty to a cause, a person, an ideal, these are things that I think we've forgotten as a people and I think that's why I enjoyed it so much. I think part of the reason that so many people don't enjoy it is that it's hard to associate with a group of people so bent on avenging their lord's death that they know that they'll die at the end of it whether they're successful or not. That's just not how we live our lives these days and it's incredibly hard to associate with a group of people like that.
Still, there is another reason to not like this book: the prose is stuffy and the lives of the people we follow are pretty flat and one-dimensional. I think there's a valid excuse there too, this was a piece of history that became a play and some depth would need to be removed for that medium.
Then there were times in the book where things were slower than others, parts where you were waiting for something interesting to happen. Here I feel like we're in the same stasis that Oishi—the main protagonist—is in and we suffer with him.
All of these things are negatives, but they all have their reasons and excuses and at the end of the book, I can say that I truly enjoyed this book. It was worth my time now and will be worth my time again. It's a parable or a proverb about loyalty to a cause and the things in life worth dying for. You might disagree with Oishi and his ronin, but they knew in their hearts that their master's revenge was worth their deaths.
Still, there is another reason to not like this book: the prose is stuffy and the lives of the people we follow are pretty flat and one-dimensional. I think there's a valid excuse there too, this was a piece of history that became a play and some depth would need to be removed for that medium.
Then there were times in the book where things were slower than others, parts where you were waiting for something interesting to happen. Here I feel like we're in the same stasis that Oishi—the main protagonist—is in and we suffer with him.
All of these things are negatives, but they all have their reasons and excuses and at the end of the book, I can say that I truly enjoyed this book. It was worth my time now and will be worth my time again. It's a parable or a proverb about loyalty to a cause and the things in life worth dying for. You might disagree with Oishi and his ronin, but they knew in their hearts that their master's revenge was worth their deaths.
chrudos's review against another edition
2.0
In the beginning I have to say that I am not a big fan of books set in Japan/Asia, and that I wanted to use this book to get a bit out of my comfort zone and perhaps find interest in this setting. After finishing it, I have to say that it did not happen. The book had some engaging moments, but most of the time it felt more like a summary or a report about a story. The couple of dialogues and interesting cultural details could not save it. This is not a book I could recommend. 2.5 stars
zelanator's review
2.0
I have to echo the sentiments of most other readers in finding the book essentially dull and flat. I listened to this on Audible and despite the narrator doing his best to bring emotion and drama into the story, I still found myself struggling to care about any of the characters. I think the main problem is that if this purports to be historical fiction it lacks the necessary background texture, cultural richness, and engrossing detail to make the scenes, world, and characters believable.
zmeyche's review
3.0
За каква култура ще си говорим може да се познае и само по вида на социалната стълбица, състояща се от самурай, фермер, занаятчия и търговец в Япония от IIXX век, когато се развива историята. Нека повторя:
Воин, Фермер, Занаятчия и Търговец.
Най-отгоре, разбира се, е господарят – бил той даймио или самият император, следва го защитника му, преизпълнен с чест воин. След тях идват хората, създаващи чрез труда си стока – фермери и занаятчии. И чак тогава се нареждат тези, които се щадят, изкарвайки прехраната си не с физически труд, а с търговия.
Можете ли да си представите подобна социална стълбица сега, в XXI-ви век? Ако можете – за мен ще е чест да поговорим за “Историята на 47-те ронини“, ако ли не – подгответе се за пътуване във времето. Пътуване към времена, в които хората са знаели какво е отговорност към рода.
http://knigozavar.com/47-ronin-story/
Воин, Фермер, Занаятчия и Търговец.
Най-отгоре, разбира се, е господарят – бил той даймио или самият император, следва го защитника му, преизпълнен с чест воин. След тях идват хората, създаващи чрез труда си стока – фермери и занаятчии. И чак тогава се нареждат тези, които се щадят, изкарвайки прехраната си не с физически труд, а с търговия.
Можете ли да си представите подобна социална стълбица сега, в XXI-ви век? Ако можете – за мен ще е чест да поговорим за “Историята на 47-те ронини“, ако ли не – подгответе се за пътуване във времето. Пътуване към времена, в които хората са знаели какво е отговорност към рода.
http://knigozavar.com/47-ronin-story/
nkmeyers's review
3.0
An interesting read. If anyone can recommend the best movies based on the tale of the {book:47 Ronin story] I would be curious to see the story as a film.
rikeuvan's review
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75