Sensei

by David Charney

Book Overview

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0441758878
• ISBN13: 9780441758876
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.

Customer Reviews

a real page turner!

I almost put this book down a couple of times but I'm glad I stuck it out. Charney has for the most part done his homework concerning ancient japan and his weak fop-becoming-hero story has a real edgar rice burroughs feel to it which I loved. If only more attention could have been paid to certain details which, if corrected, would have vastly improved the tale; such as having his samurai "strapping" on their swords and soaping up in the ofuro bath (The soaping and rinsing is done before entering the tub to soak). His choices for some of his characters names- ie: Masaka (absurd, impossible), Lord Chikara (strength), Obaasen (Obasan? old woman) seem to have been made up assuming that the reader wouldn't know the difference. In the 1980s when this was written such things might have flown but Japanese culture and history since then have had greater exposure. Still..I enjoyed the book.

Excellent

This is one of my top five reads, alongside Lord of Darkness and Shogun. Charney wraps a compelling story around a foppish young man and turns him into a warrior, rogue, teacher, and legend. I definitely recommend this book for any adventure lovers' shelf.

Sensei comments from a high school sophomore (2001)

I was searching for a book with fast paced action, adventure, and heck, maybe a little romance for flavor, and I camr upon sensei. The story of rising from the weak and the transformation Yoshi made is enthralling....END

FANTASTIC, MUST READ BOOK .FIRST CLASS

SENSI AND SENSI 2 WOULD HAVE TO BE THE BEST TWO BOOKS THAT WE HAVE EVER READ. IT HAS AN AMAZING STORY THAT YOU JUST WANT MORE OF. ONLY WISH THAT HE WOULD WRITE MORE BOOKS BUT CAN NOT FIND ANY REFERENCE TO OTHER BOOKS THAT HE HAS WRITTEN

Bloodthirsty and intriguing

I read this book many years ago and lent it to a friend who I have lost contact with. The book was excellent and inspired me to pursue the ideals and history and culture of Japan. If you can find a copy, it is a must read. I one day hope to read it again.