Shogun by James Clavell
Set in the 17th century, this novel follows an English sailor who becomes a samurai in feudal Japan. The protagonist, shipwrecked and stranded in a foreign land, must navigate the complex political and cultural landscape of the time, filled with war, intrigue, honor, and love. The story is rich in historical detail, providing a vivid depiction of Japanese society during the Tokugawa Shogunate era.
The 787th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1200
- Words
- 431,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 47th on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
- 63rd on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 70th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 119th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 471st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)