• Yamada Monogatari: Demon Hunter

  • By: Richard Parks
  • Narrated by: Brian Nishii
  • Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,156 ratings)

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Yamada Monogatari: Demon Hunter

By: Richard Parks
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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In an ancient Japan where the incursions of gods, ghosts, and demons into the living world is an everyday event, an impoverished nobleman named Yamada no Goji makes his living as a demon hunter for hire. With the occasional assistance of the reprobate exorcist Kenji, whatever the difficulty - ogres, demons, fox-spirits - for a price Yamada will do what needs to be done, even and especially if the solution to the problem isn’t as simple as the edge of a sword. Yet, no matter how many monsters he has to face, or how powerful and terrible they may be, the demons Yamada fears the most are his own.

©2013 Richard Parks (P)2014 Audible Inc.

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Demon Hunter mini stories

This is a series of short stories presented in order. There isn't a lot of spells and sword play being done. Instead our hero is a down his luck noble who is hired or finds demon related jobs. This novel gives an insight into demons and the like from a different culture. The setting is in an ancient time. I enjoyed it a lot. I especially enjoyed narration by Brian Nishii. It is obvious that he has some degree of being bilingual. But his voice is English speaking with the foreign words being spoken correctly. This adds an enjoyable flare to the stories. I recommend this for those looking for something different.

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Boring

I had great hopes for this book but i was sorely disappointed. The main character is supposed to be a Demon Hunter as the title suggest but he is more like a Demon Soother He brings comfort and well tiding to monsters everywhere. I can literally count the number of times he use his sword on one hand. Now don't get me wrong I love a good story where the hero uses his mind instead of brown. But in every situation the problems were so simply solved that the people with the problems should have solved them long before he ever arrived.
Plus all of the spell work and important life saving stuff was all done by his side kick a disreputable monk. who is like Watson to his Holmes.

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A new kind of fantasy world

Japanese mythology is richly woven into this collection of adventuring tales. Two unlikely companions meet oni, ghosts, fox demons and worse - mortal treachery in this well performed audio book. Great fun for lovers of samurai fables.

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worst ive listened to in a long time....

did not finish. narrator was boring story had no purpose . no action no comedic points nothing to get u wrapped up in story. if you dont write down everybodies names, to refer back to, you will get lost. will not get next book. which is sad because i had really high hopes....

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Decent

The book was good just not what I was suspecting it's more of a Chinese Sherlock Holmes less than killing a bunch of demons blood and gore that I really was suspecting from this book but it wasn't decent I think maybe if I don't have anything else to read I might do the 2nd book

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What an entertaining group of fantasy mysteries!

The feudal Japanese setting mixed with Demons, ghosts, court politics, and mystery wasn’t the angle I expected when I picked this book up. I was so pleased, short consumable stories, with a pair of broken heroes to guide us through a little more of the world they inhabit in each story, so well done and satisfying. The narration was excellent, voices consistent across the stories for repeat characters, 5* performance. If you are looking for an enjoyable book that leaves you wishing there was more, pick up this little gem.

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Living in Japanese Legends

A very enjoyable way to experience Japanese history and myths. this book is a mix of a Japanese myth and legend anthology and Sherlock Holmes detective stories.

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Enjoyable

It was like short murder mysteries written in time of the samurai. I wish there were more.

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Sherlock Holmes in Japan

This is a book that seems simple at first then you suddenly realize how in-depth it really is. I enjoy the characters and how I know nothing about Japanese religions the author is able to give quick descriptions to help to understand. Lord Yamada is such a compelling and realistic character, you can’t help but feel what he feels

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I wasn't disappointed

the stories were good. some of them were a little slow, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely pick up the other books in the series!

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