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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780449209165
ISBN number: 0449209164
Label: Fawcett
Manufacturer: Fawcett
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 509
Printing Date: May 12, 1985
Publishing house: Fawcett
Release Date: May 12, 1985
Sale Popularity Level: 247872
Studio: Fawcett
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'Totally absorbing...as gripping a tale of hatred and revenge as you will read...It is superb.'
NEWS RECORD
This is the story of Nicholas Linnear, half-Caucasian, half-Oriental, a man caught between East and West, between the sexual passions of a woman he can't forget and the one he can't control and between a past he can't escape and a destiny he can't avoid.
A sprawling erotic thriller that swings from postwar Japan to present-day New York in a relentless saga of violence and terror elaborately designed for the most savage vengeance of all...
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This is a good novel, written by someone so immersed into the Far East culture, one has to start thinking a little like a Japanese or a Chinese in order to fully accept and comprehend it.
Not to risk any spoilers, this is the story of Nicholas Linnear whose mother is Asian and father American. Growing up in Japan, he takes up bujutsu and excels in it to the point that his cousin Saigo evolves into his nemesis to-the-death. After the death of his parents, Nicholas returns to the States only to find that one's demons will follow him to the end of the world.
NINJA is a interesting martial arts novel, heavy on characters (try to read it in as few sittings possible, otherwise you will get confused), rich on background and liberal on sex, as was the fashion in the late 70's when it was written. Since this seems to have become an issue, do not let some sex scenes deter you from enjoying this book: it rates closer to the GODFATHER than the EMPIRE OF SENSES. But, yes, it is not for children.
This is a book that has influenced many writers and movie producers on how they perceive these stealthy warriors with no honor. It it is expected to be rediscovered as it is being made into a Hollywood movie as you are reading this.
RECOMMENDED.
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This book is clearly Van Lustbader's best. Very atmospheric as he shows a killing by a mystery assailant of amazing skill.
Nicholas Linnear, a martial arts expert, and a ninja, no less, is minding his own business until this murder happens. He then meets a police detective, and starts to realise who the murderer may be.
This ties back into a childhood conflict of skill and jealousy.
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I read this book as a young child.(was taught to read at two.)
And it immersed me in the world of Japan and martial arts.
Ever since then I have studied various types of martial arts.
At very first I thought the 'magical' stuff was untrue. In the course of study I have learned that certain things can be harnessed. One just must have the perception to do so.
I digress....
Eroticism, action, martial arts lore, japanese culture and history, fact and fiction in an excellent twirl. Lustbader is an awesome writer. The only other people I read on a regular basis are Lovecraft, Nietschze, Sun Tzu, and Musashi.
Not for everyone, but geared towards those who have a certain itch in their soul. After reading a few pages you will know if this is for you. Will be in my collection until the day I die.... or trancend. If you want authentic ninja training, look up Steven K. Hayes, Masaki Haatsumi, or Shoto Tanemura.
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At very first glance, "Ninja" is a mystery novel about a series of murders. But the plot is much more complex than that. It goes back into our hero (Nicholas Linnear)'s childhood and connects events from that period with the main story. I was kind of wonderhing how he would be able to tie it all together at the end, but it worked. Unfortunately, the result is that there's many things that happen that seem irrelevant when you read about them but are important for the ending. This inevitably slows down the pace of the book and make it slightly less enjoyable than it could have been.
So the story is good and there are some great action sequences, but the pace sometimes drags too much. It should have been tighter paced and it would have been very good.
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I thought this book was outstanding. If you like the orient, or just Japan, this book gives you a great insight into the culture and also into the sectretive goings-ons of the Yakuza. I couldn't put the book down until it was over, and even then, I wanted more....
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