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Grass for His Pillow
- Tales of the Otori, Book 2
- Narrated by: Aiko Nakasone, Kevin Gray
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
Grass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn's astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal Japan, Tales of the Otori.
In the ancient Oriental lands of the Otori, amidst a time of violent war, famine and treacherous alliances, the fate of the young lovers Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede hangs in the balance....
Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of virtual invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. But he must deny the solemn oath of vengeance he made, his adopted birthright of wealth, land and power - and his love for Kaede. If he does not devote himself entirely to the brutal ways of the Tribe, they will kill him. Whichever path he chooses, it will lead to hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains and test him to the limits of his being.
Kaede, heiress to vast lands, is now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords. She must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men - who must never suspect the dangerous secret she hides.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-20
decent...
but not a patch on first book.. didn't seem to have the deeper feeling.. but book one was so good so not unexpected
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-09-18
Good stories about Japan
Read these stories years ago and was excited to find the Audible versions enjoyed them as much as the books narration was very good one more to hear then maybe start again
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- F. Capocci
- 26-07-19
The sequel is as excellent as the first
The narration adds to the wonderful storytelling of Lian Hearn. I can't recommend this series enough. Masterful and lyrical.
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- Jay
- 19-12-18
dope
I love this series... lost count how many times I have read it. and now listening to it, adds a whole new dimension
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- Vaan
- 20-06-19
A bit slow
Sets the scene for the next books but not quite as exciting as book 1
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- drevi
- 29-08-19
Love this book
I love the strong characters, the story and how encapsulate you fill. Definitely recomend all the books.
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- Charlotte Mei Jennings
- 01-02-24
A classic in the making
I read these books when I was a young and I loved them, but re-listening to them as an adult has added new depth to a story I love and know well. The narrators do a very good job of bringing the characters and story to life. I highly recommend this series and the audiobooks.
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- Aisha
- 22-08-21
Great read
Beautifully writted and read. Cannot wait to read the third book. This is the second time i am reading this series and the first time through Audible. I have not been disappointed
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- jenny sanders
- 08-09-18
The stilted prose gets a bit wearing... but
... the story is riveting. I found myself greedily listening as both the love story and Takeo's heros journey unfolded.
a shame the style of writing doesnt flow when read: every sentence seems to have no more tgat five words and when you hear one with ten or more it is like a holiday for your ears.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-11-22
As good as I remembered from childhood reading
I love the story, and the narrators does a good job with the story telling. And I like, how Kevin Gray does the male perspektive chapters and Aiko the female.
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