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A review by acid_at_711
The 47 Ronin Story by John Allyn
3.0
“…for a man will only be as long as his life, but his name will be for all time.”
I admit. The first half of this book was not enjoyable to get through, and the writing style is tough. 47 Ronin is written in a third-person omniscient style that can feel bland at times.
But, the writing mimics the nature of the samurai— minimal; beautiful.
Ill approach this review in that manner.
The last half was heartfelt, and through action alone, we see commitment undertaken with utmost bravery. While no scenes are flashy or overly detailed, nothing needs to be. Everything is, and so shall everything be.
“If he did not know how to live, he at least meant to show that he knew how to die.”
3.5/5
I admit. The first half of this book was not enjoyable to get through, and the writing style is tough. 47 Ronin is written in a third-person omniscient style that can feel bland at times.
But, the writing mimics the nature of the samurai— minimal; beautiful.
Ill approach this review in that manner.
The last half was heartfelt, and through action alone, we see commitment undertaken with utmost bravery. While no scenes are flashy or overly detailed, nothing needs to be. Everything is, and so shall everything be.
“If he did not know how to live, he at least meant to show that he knew how to die.”
3.5/5