Bundori

by Laura Joh Rowland

Book Overview

The sequel to the acclaimed novel Shinju again features detective Sano Ichiro as he trails a serial killer stalking feudal Japan. In 1689, an all-powerful shogun controls the state, surrounded by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061011975
• ISBN13: 9780061011979
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: HarperTorch
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Very graphic, but loads of fun

I usually don't read mysteries, but I had recently purchased another one of the Sano Ichiro books. I lent it to a friend while I was reading another story, and she gave it high praises, so I decided to purchase more of Laura Joh Rowland's books. This one was one of them. I was at first suprised to find so much detail as to the gore and sexual exploits of some of the situations. I just couldn't put the book down. The twists and turns that Mrs. Rowland takes you through in order to get to the killer had me rivoted to the pages. I would highly recommend any of Mrs. Rowland's books regarding Sano Ichiro to anyone.

Her best in the Series IMO

Laura is a good writer...and seems to improve a little each book. Despite this being the second book in the series, I believe it is her best: (her writing style has improved in later books but this story is the most intense in the series). It deals with the investigation of beheaded corpses...where the heads have been prepared and left as "war trophies". It is the darkest of the series; and the most intensely sensual. Definately worth reading.

Bundori: A Novel of Japan

I'd like to comment about all of her books in her series, I have read all 4 of them so far and JUST LOVED THEM! I thought the stories were all fascinating and exciting. The suspense is just great, some books you can figure it out half way through. I eagerly await the #5 book in her series "The Samurai's Wife"!

Loving it!

Bundori had an exellent story that had me reading other books on ancient Japan! The visuals was beautiful and Sano, the main character, was very likable. I am looking forward to Mrs. Rowland's next Sano Ichiro mystery!

Historically driven mystery, like the edge of a katana!

As a Japanese history major, I was pleased to see a wealth accurate history lacing this intriguing mystery. Rowland approaches a perspective of samurai police life through Sano Ichiro that doesn't include the overdone shogun or ronin characters. Shinju was a thrilling intro! Splendid!END