May-09-2010, 04:37 PM (UTC)
While it wouldn't be for everyone, you may like to try The Otori Series by Australian author, Lian Hearn, for something a little different?
The series (historical fantasy novels) is set in a fictitious world based on feudal Japan. Initially consisting of a trilogy - Across the Nightingale Floor, Grass for His Pillow and Brilliance of the Moon, it was followed by a sequel, The Harsh Cry of the Heron, and lastly by a prequel, Heaven's Net is Wide.
I have never been a fan of Japanese-styled literature but couldn't put these down...literally! If you read them, please let me know what you thought!
The series (historical fantasy novels) is set in a fictitious world based on feudal Japan. Initially consisting of a trilogy - Across the Nightingale Floor, Grass for His Pillow and Brilliance of the Moon, it was followed by a sequel, The Harsh Cry of the Heron, and lastly by a prequel, Heaven's Net is Wide.
I have never been a fan of Japanese-styled literature but couldn't put these down...literally! If you read them, please let me know what you thought!
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