I just finished reading a monster of a book, Shogun, by James Clavell. I called it a monster because it was over 1100 pages thick. It appears that all his books are back-breaking reads, as Tai-pan was had over a 1000 pages.
Shogun - brief summary
The book describes Japan in year 1600 as seen through the eyes of Blackthorne, an Englishman piloting a Dutch ship. At this time, Japan was governed by a collection of feudal lords (daimyos). Samuari were the ruling caste, so you get to learn how bushido (samurai's warrior code) ruled lives of everyone.
The book is chock-full of action, strategy, love story and historical information. Everything you wanted in a book was there. I highly recommend this book. 5/5
Tai-Pan - brief summary
The story is set in Canton and Hong Kong around 1841, during the beginning days of establishment of Hong Kong as a British colony. The main character is Dirk Struant, an English merchant whose intentions are to dominate the trade with China. Just like with Shogun, James Clavell fills the book with historical information, drama, love story and action. Highly recommended as well! 5/5
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