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Grins

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4. I knew of Clavell because of "King Rat."

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 8, 2023, 12:26 AM

Nov 2023

First the movie then the book.

I watched Shogun on tv when it first came out.
45-Minutes in - I shut it off!

My theory is “If it is this good, you damn well know the book is better!” A lot better!

The next day I bought the book and devoured it!
All of Clavell’s books are worth reading a 2nd and 3rd time.

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Looks stunning - can't wait. Thanks. n/t CincyDem Nov 2023 #1

I Was Living in Kyoto Japan When Richard Chamberlain Was Filming the Original Shogun. panfluteman Nov 2023 #2

James Clavell's Asian Saga are among my favorite books JoseBalow Nov 2023 #3

I knew of Clavell because of "King Rat." Grins Nov 2023 #4

King Rat was an excellent book! JoseBalow Nov 2023 #5

Yes! Grins Nov 2023 #8

The order of publication JoseBalow Nov 2023 #9

Definitely going to be on my watchlist for the new year! n/t Backseat Driver Nov 2023 #6

I love Clavell. Shogun was the first one I read yellowdogintexas Nov 2023 #7