Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon lian hearn on. Across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon. 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. The tales of the otori trilogy by lian hearn goodreads.
Lian hearn the otori trilogy historicalfantasy filename. An international bestseller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. An international best seller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, book 1. The third book in the epic tales of the otori series timeless storytelling that crosses genres, genders and generations, which does for. Nine of her books are set in a mythical country based on medieval japan. And by the time she was done, she was so heavily steeped in japanese lore that the story of otori practically wrote itself. Lian hearns wellloved tales of the otori series, beginning with across the nightingale floor, has sold over four million copies internationally. Across the nightingale floor audiobook by lian hearn. This is a fictional book so well done that you get completely lost in it. Book 1 tales of the otori tales of the otori and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. 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. Most of lians books deal with themes of love, honor, betrayal, and family. 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. Her recent novel, blossoms and shadows, about life in japan in the 1850s, also sold widely around the world. 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. 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. Brilliance of the moon is the third book in the tales of the otori series by lian. Wow, wow, i have just finished reading brilliance of the moon and i was totally blown away. 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. This is a book i recommend to any lover of good fiction, and to any age group from 12 to as long as your eyes hold out. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, brilliance of the moon. Books 1 and 2 are now available the final books of lian hearns thrilling otori series are out now children of the otori.
Emperor of the eight islands and lord of the darkwood. 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. 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. I found much of the first of the tales of the otori series across the nightingale floor completely compelling. Sweet jesus do not read any tales of the otori books besides the original trilogy. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by lian hearn. 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. Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko. Enter the feudal world of the otori filled with magic, treachery and intrigue inspired by medieval japan and created by acclaimed australian. This series tales of the otori has been such a cultural journey into the japan of another era.
Like the other two novels in the tales of the otori trilogy this novel was an absolute pleasure to read. A tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. The first volume in the highly anticipated tales of the otori trilogy. The tales of the otori book series by lian hearn includes books across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon, and several more. 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. I have become so attached to the characters and lian has been able to build into that identity with every book. Epic in scope, brilliant in imaginative vision, the. 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. He was raised by his mother and his stepfather in the eastern country village of. I make no claim to the otori series or the pictures and i give full credit to the various artists who made them. 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. 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. Hearns third installment in the tales of the otori series brings a mystical and violent conclusion to the saga of takeo otori as he fulfills his destiny to reclaim the otori lands. 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.
Tales of the otori audiobooks listen to the full series. I have reread these books many times and i never get bored. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Jul 18, 2002 a tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. I will continue to add information myself, but any help on that front would be greatly appreciated. Lian has made many trips to japan and has studied japanese. Tomasu, a member of the hidden by birth, returns from exploring the mountains to find members of his family slaughtered. Lian hearn studied modern languages at oxford university and worked as a film critic and arts editor in london before settling in australia. Atnf introduces the fictional islands based on traditional japan, ruled by warring feudal lords. Across the nightingale floor to brilliance of the moon the rest are terrible and you will feel terrible for reading it. Tales of the otori is an amazing series, with the fifth book being one of my all time favourites. 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. Dec 07, 2015 it shows lord otoris upbringing, and so if you fall in love with his character, it is for that reason alone worth reading.
Feb 23, 2008 a slide show of pictures inspired by the otori books by lian hearn. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. I admit to not liking the fourth book very much, but the original trilogy is really, really good, and you should absolutely read it. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Although the architect of the whites victory, aurayas first taste of war has left her sleep filled with nightmares. The exhilerating tale of takeo continues in book ii of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval japan.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Grass for his pillow is the second book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works. I have enjoyed many novels over my twenty years of reading but none have ever capitivated me like this trilogy. Find books like the tales of the otori trilogy from the worlds largest community of readers. She walks in fields of blood while the dead rise in accusation. See the complete tales of the otori series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Across the nightingale floor what were reading now.
Words cannot describe the love i have for this trilogy. The tales of the otori trilogy tales of the otori by lian hearn. Brilliance of the moon book by lian hearn thriftbooks. Across the nightingale floor is set in a fictional feudal system, and follows the story of a sixteenyearold boy named tomasu and fifteenyearold girl named kaede. People have compared the otori books to the arthurian legend but lian hearn was not conscious of these similarities when she wrote the series. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Brilliance of the moon is the third book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Tales of otori, book two ebook written by lian hearn.
Grass for his pillow by lian hearn the second book in a series called tales of the otori by lian hearn, grass for his pillow continues the story of young takeo tomasu and his adventures among the clans of a fictional ancient japan. I discovered the otori series by sheer fluke having picked up the 1st one in a charity shop. Published september 2nd 2005 by macmillan childrens books first published 2004. 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 published this year. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. 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. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon 2004. It is told from the perspective of takeo, a young man in whose veins flow the blood of two profoundly different groups. All five books in the tales of the otori seriesacross the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon, the harsh cry of the heron, and heavens net is wideare available now from riverhead books.
Orphan warriors fight for survival in a brutal medieval world in this enthralling new chapter in lian hearns multimillioncopy selling otori series. Jul 15, 2016 the tales of the otori is a fivebook series, beginning with across the nightingale floor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read grass for his pillow. Goodreads members who liked the tales of the otori trilogy. Enter the feudal world of the otori filled with magic, treachery and intrigue inspired by medieval japan and created by acclaimed australian author, lian hearn. 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. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is abou. Read book 1 and think ive got a couple more in my ebook library. Jun 07, 2004 brilliance of the moon is the third book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn.
This 3rd book continues what is an absorbing and exciting saga sort of in the vein of shogun. 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. Ive written five books in the tales of the otori series. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who murde. Orphan warriors and sibling assassins to be published in 2020. At the last moment, his life is saved by a nobleman, who claims the boy as his. Be the first to ask a question about the tales of the otori trilogy.
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