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Enjoyable

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes. The historical and cultural backdrop and the characters are interesting.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The interplay of the politics plus the murder mystery made for a good listen.

Which character ??? as performed by Bernadette Dunne ??? was your favorite?

Sanyo's wife.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

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Any additional comments?

would read other books by this author.

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  • Laurel
  • Burnsville, NC, United States
  • 12-24-12

A 17th Cent Japanese Novel- dialogue from Bronx

In the first few minutes of this book, the second in rank to the Shogun tells another character to shove something up his backside. That's when I stopped listening.

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