Tales of the otori trilogy

Books similar to the tales of the otori trilogy the tales of the otori trilogy. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The second volume in the tales of the otori trilogy a journey of revenge and treachery, honour and loyalty, beauty and passion, which does for medieval japan what game of thrones does for medieval europe. Grand and complex in its themes, elegantly written, each book in the original trilogy has become a worldwide bestseller. As the original tales of the otori trilogy was originally written as a single novel, i think its clear why this novel contains all of the same strengths and weakness as across the nightingale floor. He was raised by his mother and his stepfather in the eastern country village of mino, until its destruction. The pseudonymous hearns second thrilling installment of her tales of the otori trilogy after 2002s across the nightingale floor is once again set in a magichaunted version of medieval japan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

It is told from the perspective of takeo, a young man in whose veins flow the blood of two profoundly different groups. Across the nightingale floor the spellbinding first instalment of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy transports us to a mythical, mediaeval country in a feudal period, in a story of clashing powers, divided loyalties, and passionate love played out on a dazzling landscape. Young tomasu is rescued from a massacre of his village by lord otori shigeru who gives him the name takeo and adopts him into the otori family. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon.

The first volume in the highly anticipated tales of the otori trilogy. Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko. The harsh cry of the heron is the sequel to lian hearns popular tales of the otori trilogy, first published on march 7, 2006. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, brilliance of the moon. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by gillian rubinstein, writing under the pen name lian hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal japan. The tales of the otori trilogy by lian hearn goodreads. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who murde. It shows lord otoris upbringing, and so if you fall in love with his character, it is for that reason alone worth reading. Across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon lian hearn on.

Heavens net is wide is the prequel to lian hearns tales of the otori trilogy. Across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon. The tales of the otori trilogy tales of the otori by lian hearn. I have enjoyed many novels over my twenty years of. In book i of the otori trilogy, across the nightingale floor, lian hearn created a wholly original, fullyrealized fantasy world where great powers clashed and young love dawned against a dazzling and mystical landscape. Tales of the otori is an amazing series, with the fifth book being one of my all time favourites. Otori takeo, born tomasu thomas, is the adoptive son of shigeru, a member of the otori clan, and the most frequent pointofview character in the tales of the otori series. Tales of the otori trilogy book of the tales of the otori. See the complete tales of the otori 0 series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The novel is set sixteen years after the events of the trilogy, and covers a period of about two years. Atnf introduces the fictional islands based on traditional japan, ruled by warring feudal lords. It chronicles the events that ultimately lead to takeos downfall, in accordance with the prophecy spoken of him years before. The tales of the otori is a fivebook series, beginning with across the nightingale floor. Wow, wow, i have just finished reading brilliance of the moon and i was totally blown away.

In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Orphan warriors fight for survival in a brutal medieval world in this enthralling new chapter in lian hearns multimillioncopy selling otori series. Taking place in the magical medieval world of tales of the otori, orphan warriors is a comingofage adventure story in a human world of courage and sacrifice behind which always hovers a supernatural world of danger and dread. I found much of the first of the tales of the otori series across the nightingale floor completely compelling. Hearn sets the action in a supposedly fictionalized version of feudal japan, however the characters and culture are so firmly placed in the world of ninja and geisha that world building doesnt actually seem necessary or indeed to have taken place. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by. A mint set of the highly acclaimed trilogy entitled tales of the otori and the first book of fiction ever published simultaneously on macmillans adults and. A new york times notable book of the year book ii of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval japan. Brilliance of the moon tales of the otori book 3 free download. It is an actionfantasy story set on a set of islands which closely resemble feudal japan. Overall, tales of the otori is an incredibly intricate, engrossing and inclusive series which is a refreshing change from a genre that often lacks ironically imagination. The tales of the otori 0 book series by lian hearn includes books across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon, and several more.

Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, across the nightingale floor, the first book in the tales of the otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. I admit to not liking the fourth book very much, but the original trilogy is really, really good, and you should absolutely read it. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by lian hearn. Epic in scope, brilliant in imaginative vision, the. A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval japan of lian hearns imagination, this thrilling followup to grass for his pillow and across the nightingale floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its characters from birth. The second volume in the tales of the otori trilogy a journey of revenge and treachery, honour and loyalty, beauty and passion, which does for medieval. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, band 1. Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, across the nightingale floor, the first book in the tales of the otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the london times as the most compelling novel to have been.

An opening to a fictional show, based on the series of books the tales of otori by lian hearn. A lifelong interest in japan led to the study of the japanese language, many trips to japan, and culminated in the tales of the otori series. It started as a trilogy across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow and brilliance of the moon but i realised i had more to say about the characters and have written one book heavens net is wide that ends where across the nightingale floor begins. The common knowledge section now includes a series field.

Tales of the otori is a adventurefantasy trilogy by liam hearn loosely based on medieval japan samurai era. Set in a fictional version of feudal japan, the tales of the otori series tells the story of a pair of japanese teenagers who become ensnared in a secret war between between two powerful warrior clans, the otori and the tohan. Avoid series that cross authors, unless the authors were or became aware of the series identification eg. Set in a fictional version of medieval japan, it tells the story of lord otori shigerus quest to rescue his oncepowerful clan from the hands of his vacillating father and grasping uncles. Epic in scope, brilliant in imaginative vision, the three unforgettable books that constitute the tales of the otori are available in one beautifully designed boxed set. But then the many trips she took to japan drove her to write the tales of the otori trilogy for which she is best known. Grass for his pillow is the second book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. The second book in the tales of the otori trilogy continues the epic story of otori takeo and shirakawa kaede, the young. Books 1 and 2 are now available the final books of lian hearns thrilling otori series are out now children of the otori. A tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. Across the nightingale floor book to film adaptations.

Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by lian hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal japan. Sweet jesus do not read any tales of the otori books besides the original trilogy. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is abou. Tales of the otori trilogy lian hearn middle, beginning. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Music by 52telecasterbob and oxxjapaxxo cast suggested by retrowolfman. Find the complete tales of the otori book series by lian hearn. Brilliance of the moon is the third book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who murdered his parents and neighbors. An epic fantasy set in a mythical, medieval japan, lian hearns tales of the otori series has crossed genres, generations, and genders. I had been interested in japan for years, ever since i was a child really, but i only went there for the first time in 1993. Like the other two novels in the tales of the otori trilogy this novel was an absolute pleasure to read.

Across the nightingale floor, by lian hearn, is the first of three books in the tales of the otori trilogy, a fantasy epic placed in feudal japan. Since the late 2000s however they have lain largely unloved upon a bookshelf in my house that is until a few weeks ago when i decided to delve once more into the fictional landscape of. An international bestseller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. While the prose is still hauntingly beautiful, i felt that this.

Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon 2004. Across the nightingale floor is the first book in the trilogy know as tales of the otori written by english born australian writer, lian hearn real name gillian rubinstein. The second book in the tales of the otori trilogy continues the epic story of. Ive written five books in the tales of the otori series. Written by lian hearn and set in a fictional version of feudal japan, the tales of the otori series tells the story of a pair of japanese teenagers who become ensnared in a secret war between between two powerful warrior clans, the otori and and the tohan. Across the nightingale floor audiobook by lian hearn. Klan otori pdf bridge of birds by barry hughart the tales of the otori trilogy by lian hearn the berseting masa feodal jepang, tentang keluarga ksatria seperti. Lian was born in england, though she eventually moved to australia and typically identifies as an australian. Across the nightingale floor to brilliance of the moon the rest are terrible and you will feel terrible for reading it. Brilliance of the moon book by lian hearn thriftbooks. Tales of the otori trilogy lian hearn across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow and brilliance of the moon were first published in the early 2000s. Also avoid publisher series, unless the publisher has a true monopoly over the works in question. Tales of the otori audiobooks listen to the full series.