Review:

Shogun By James Clavell

overall review score: 4.5
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Shogun is a historical novel written by James Clavell that tells the story of an English navigator who becomes involved in the politics and intrigue of feudal Japan during the early 17th century.

Key Features

  • Feudal Japan setting
  • Intriguing political plot
  • Detailed historical context
  • Complex characters

Pros

  • Richly detailed world-building
  • Compelling storyline
  • Well-developed characters

Cons

  • Lengthy at over 1,000 pages
  • Some readers may find the writing style difficult to follow

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