Shogun: A Novel of Japan - James Clavell

Shogun is a story of immense scope, power, and emotion by one of the finest historical novelists of our time, James Clavell. I think this was the first book of his I read (though it may have been Taipan, and I've re-read it several times since, despite its immense size (if the thought of a book with well over a thousand pages makes you shudder, this is not the book for you!). I've always loved books that you can completely immerse yourself in - one with believable and interesting characters that you care about, drama, suspense, and an epic storyline. Shogun has all of these in abundance. The Story -------------- Set in Japan in ...  Read the complete review