The Samurai's Tale

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Summary: An exceptional book
Review: I had to read this book for literature. I was confused at first, very confused actually. But then i kept on reading it and it really didn't seem that bad. If you were to get a choice to which book to read, and the Samurai's Tale was one of them, get it

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Summary: I read it for a school project and it was very bad.
Review: I had to read this book when my class was studying Japan. I hated it because it was so boring. The majority of my class thought it was boring also. The story is about a boy who was a samurai's son and then he was turned into a servant. After many boring chapters, he became a samurai. It sounds like an interesting book with lots of excitement. There is almost no plot. Nothing happens that is actually interesting. I made a survey in my school to see what people thought of the book. Most people thought it was boring and pointless.

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Summary: An excellent novel
Review: I just finished reading this book as of January 10, 2001. I would agree that it is a nice read for middle schoolers. There are details in The Samurai's Tale that have a certain style. (Which is not a bad one.) I picked up this book mainly because I am interested in Japanese culture, and the book is a wonderful example. It is pretty rare that you find good first person books, and in order to write one this way you would need pretty extensive research. The one thing I think could have been better are the adjectives. From what I remember, there weren't many. In some opinions there were just the right ammount. I personally think this book isn't very long, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It is perfect for doing a report or just for a quick story. It all depends on your reading level.

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Summary: A Great book
Review: I just read this book to my 6 year old. He couldn't wait to hear the next chapter each night. (To bad it is over the heads of the 7th graders? ) Much to be said of the lessons of war - that no one wins a war - just one side losses less. It is really a great illustration of what life would be like without the rule of law. Why the Magnacarta changed life so much. Reminds us of how lucky we are to have plenty of food even for the poor.

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Summary: An Amazing Book
Review: I read this book for a school report, and I didn't expect it to be very good. After I read the first page, I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading! Somehow, Haugaard combined history, action, sadness, joy, romance, and wisdom all in one amazing book. This book is the best book I have ever read, and don't let anyone tell you any diffrent.

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Summary: An excellent novel delving into the history of Japan
Review: I read this book in 7th grade as well, but I decided to read it before the class did. I read this book in one day. I could not put it down. Because of this book I have a great interest in Japanese history. If you even think you like Japan, definately read this book.

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Summary: Taro is a Ten!
Review: I read this book last year in the 7th grade. My Humanities teacher made us read it, along with a summary of each chapter and pictures to go along with it. I thought, 'greeeeeeeaaaaaaaatttttttt! Another tedious book to read that has no meaning to me whatsoever'. I found the book an interesting adventure into feudal Japan, and I found myself really attached to Taro. I was so excited that he finally won an identity for himself at the end of the book. After his parents' death and the disappearance of his sister, he still stood strong. I wouldn't have bought this book in a bookstore if I strolled through one day, 'cause it's not my type. I'm glad that my 7th grade teacher introduced me to such a carefully woven novel.

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Summary: a seventh grade point of view
Review: I thought this book was not very exciting but it was historicly accurate and provided an insite on the life styls of the samurai and thier obstacles in life. I wouldn't recomend to read this outloud but maybe induvudually and the do a small fun project on it.

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Summary: Had read it for a school project and thought it was great!
Review: I was assigned to read this book for an English assignment at school. At first I thought it wouldn't be a good book becuase of the title. But when I got to the 5th chapter, the story really started to get interesting. I got through with the book and I thought, "Wow, I can't believe the sense of adventure in this thing!" All and all, "The Samauari's Tale" was a great book! A book whom all you kids around 13 years old should read!

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Summary: Art
Review: I was browsing my school library on an impulse and this book popped out sinse I have just seen "The Last Samuri" and I picked it up and rented it on a whim, just to see what it was. I already was reading a good book, but couldnt set "The Samuri's Tale" down once I started it. This is one of the most amazing books I have ever read, the things I have learned from it keep me turning pages and my favorite I have heard so many good quotes and buetiful metaphors I cannot stop reading. After reading a few chapters I finally looked at who wrote it, I was amazed that it wasnt a Japanese guy. The detail and grapping story have touched me, not that this book is by any means boring or uneventful, there is fighting and death and saddness and drops of joy that comes w/ it and always reminding you to keep hope and work hard.