Dont miss the rest of the tales of the otori series. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. I very much appreciated the quiet feeling of the narratorsthe book didnt deserve dramatic and overblown story telling. Aug 21, 2010 across the nightingale floor paperback. Buy a discounted paperback of across the nightingale floor online from australias. An international bestseller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn.
Across the nightingale floor is the first book in the trilogy know as tales of the otori written by english born australian writer, lian hearn real name gillian rubinstein. Already a sensation around the world, this first book of the otori trilogy is a brilliantly imagined, wholly seductive tale of war, passion, and intrigue, evoking the spirit of medieval japan. I am not kami persembahkan buku pertama sekaligus penutup seri kisah klan otori yang. Normally a bad book is just that, but this book is actually infuriatingly bad. Across the nightingale floor is a lyrical and bittersweet tale set in a fantasymedieval, feudal japan. Mark robson ninjas, dragons and dodgy internet dates. Tomasu, a member of the hidden by birth, returns from exploring the mountains to find members of his family slaughtered. Hearn is also the author of a twovolume prequel series to the tales of the otori, the tale of shikanoko, consisting of emperor of the eight islands and lord of the. Each stratum of society owed allegiance to the one above it. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Across the nightingale floor, tales of the otori book one brings the reader into a truly unique fantasy world. Booktopia has across the nightingale floor, tales of the otori.
Lian hearn across the nightingale floor similar books. Emperor of the eight islands and lord of the darkwood. Jun 08, 2016 across the nightingale floor is marketed as young adult, which is a genre that i find increasingly unhelpful because it puts people like me off reading novels which turn out to be as creative, complex and inspiring as any book aimed at grown ups. The only thing, is that after reading nightingale floor book one, i opened the book 2, which was the exact same content. Apr 16, 2017 nightingale floors use nails to make a chirping noise under pressure author. Our own medieval feudal system was a relatively simple affair.
Its great to have read this book just after finishing of other worlds, and in particular the essay on stories, by c. The novel follows the protagonist, a young warrior named tomasu who. An ancient tradition undermined by spies and assassins. The youth takeo has been brought up in a remote mountain village among the hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people who have taught him only the ways of peace. Nine of her books are set in a mythical country based on medieval japan. I loved my inner picture of how takeo was view spoiler dancing elegantly over the nightingale floor hide spoiler. The nightingale covers five primary periods in the lives of vianne rossignol mauriac and isabelle rossignol 1. She has also written two historical novels set in nineteenthcentury japan, blossoms and shadows and the storyteller and his three daughters. Set in a mythical, feudal, japanese land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place against a background of warring clans, secret alliances, high honour and lightning swordplay. They are mesmerizing and its so hard to find a good book lately. Under the tutelage of shigeru, he learns that he too possesses the skills of the tribe.
Hearns story takes us into the lives of 4 incredible people. Copying these materials for anything other than your personal use is a violation of. It picks up right after the first part ends, and serves as acts two and three of the book. Books similar to across the nightingale floor tales of. Nov 21, 2006 the characters in across the nightingale floor each have remarkably distinct faces of personality. Read free book excerpt from across the nightingale floor by lian hearn, page 1 of 5. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
In his palace at inuyama, lord iida sadamu, warlord of the tohan clan, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Free download or read online across the nightingale floor pdf epub book. The first book in a stunning trilogy of historicalfantasy novels following takeo, orphaned when a warlord massacres his village. A story of treachery, political intrigue, and the intensity of first love, set in a world ruled by formal ritual and codes of honor, across the nightingale floor crosses genres, generations, and genders to captivate fans of all ages. Tales of the otori, book 1, lian hearn riverhead books. Across the nightingale floor 2002 read online free books. Across thenightingale floor lianhearn allaboutromance.
Across the nightingale floor hardcover 1 august 2002 by lian hearn author 4. With aisling franciosi, sam claflin, michael sheasby, claire jones. Across the nightingale floor is a historical fantasy novel and the first book in the tales of otori series. The first book in the otori trilogy, it is a brilliantly imagined, seductive tale of war and intrigue, the intensity of first love, and the tragedy of betrayal.
First book ive read by lian hearn, and it was a long one. The search for identity is the second most important theme in the book, and the start of the book is based on takeos search for his identity after having to renounce his beliefs of the hidden, and learning of his tribe skills and honing them, but he is also adopted into the the otori clan, so he has three conflicting powers that he can chose. It was followed in 2006 by a sequel, the harsh cry of the heron, and in 2007 by a. See all 18 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Reading guide for across the nightingale floor by lian hearn. Based on feudal japan, this world avoids the ancient grecoroman, european middle ages, or barbarian from the north stereotypical history and settings that most fantasy readers are so familiar with. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. Mystical powers and martial arts rampage through this pseudojapanese story, the first of a projected trilogy by newcomer hearn, with an abandon thats head spinning. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn audiobook. Set in 1825, clare, a young irish convict woman, chases a british officer through the rugged tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. Across the nightingale floor is the first of lian hearns tales of the otori trilogy, first published in 2002. Oct 23, 2019 across the nightingale floor by lian hearn riverhead books, 2002. Pdf across the nightingale floor book by lian hearn free. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, book one by hearn, lian.
Its surface sings at the tread of every human foot, and no assassin can cross it. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, book 1 kisah klan otori tales of the otori. And, with this knowledge, he embarks on a journey that will lead him across the famed nightingale floorand to his own unimaginable destiny. Across the nightingale floor, tales of the otori book 1 brings the reader into a truly unique fantasy world, entering the feudal world of the otori. Keep in mind that the relationships between these characters certainly do change. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, book 1 lian hearn. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, band 1. Across the nightingale floor is set in a fictional feudal system, and follows the story of a sixteenyearold boy named tomasu and fifteenyearold girl named kaede. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn overdrive. Across the nightingale floor is a 2002 historical fantasy.
May 26, 2011 performance by gabrielle dangelo floor by hannah wides video by thomas gonzalez. Across the nightingale floor by gillian rubinstein librarything. Based on the book by lian hearn and made for a 7th grade english project so dont take it too seriously. Unlike most young adult novels, which either end happily or end terribly in the name of the shock factor, across the nightingale floor ends ambiguously, with the reader unsure whether to celebrate or cry. Set in an imaginary, ancient japanese society dominated by warring clans, across the nightingale floor is a story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote and peaceful village to find himself a pawn in a political scheme, filled with. Lian hearns debut fantasy cum period piece across the nightingale floor, the first in the tales of the otori trilogy, created not a little stir in the publishing world prior to its release. Journey to inuyama is episode two of across the nightingale floor, which is the first book in the series. The purpose of this essay is to argue from a gender theoretical perspective that the characters in across the nightingale floor challenge the conceptions of gender in their society with their actions as well as individual developments of character. Meet the characters across the nightingale floor book one. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of across the nightingale floor by lian hearn. Journey to inuyama tales of the otori, book 2 paperback bargain price, may 5, 2005. Its filled with magic, treachery and intrigue inspired by medieval japan and created by australian author, lian hearn.
Nov 26, 2008 my first read was across the nightingale floor by lian hearn. Entering the world imagined by lian hearn in tales of the otori. Nov 17, 2011 i probably will read or listen to at least the next book, just to find out what happens next, but im in no rush. Across the nightingale floor download ebook pdf, epub. Across the nightingale floor lian hearn audio stewartry. The way they slowly evolve as 15 and 16 year olds, from simple lives to young adulthood is very nicely detailed in lian hearns first book in the otori series. The following are the main characters that appear in book one. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Lian hearn quotes author of across the nightingale floor. Sep 14, 2002 across the nightingale floor by lian hearn 336pp, macmillan. The magic of enhanced senses was beautiful and very appropriate to the setting. When takeos village is pillaged, he is rescued and adopted by the mysterious lord otori shigeru. When viannes husband, antoine, is conscripted to fight for france against the attacking germans, vianne and their daughter, sophie, try to continue normal life in carriveau without him, imagining that he will return soon.
Penguin books, marketing department cc, readers guides, 375 hudson street, new york, ny 100143657. Orphan warriors and sibling assassins to be published in 2020. They have such relationships with each other through the text, that they make the story come to life. Through research it seems that the novel has definitely been optioned at least once with the right to it possibly bought already, some sources say before the book was even available to the public. Lian hearns stunningly powerful bestseller, across the nightingale floor, is an epic story for readers young and old. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Across the nightingale floor is like being dropped into a beautiful and exquisitely harsh environment. Across the nightingale floor book 1 tales of the otori by. A story of treachery, political intrigue, and the intensity of first love, set in a world ruled by formal ritual and codes of honor, across the nighingale floor crosses genres, generations, and genders to captivate fans of all ages. Across the nightingale floor book trailer mike feng. They may not be reproduced, duplicated or distributed without written permission from penguin group usa inc. General ya tropes of good and evil are blurred here, which makes for a more philosophically complex novel but generally a weaker adventure story. Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko.
It is an actionfantasy story set on a set of islands which closely resemble feudal japan. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori paperback unabridged, 2 apr 2004. Read across the nightingale floor 2002 online free. Satisfied download across the nightingale floor tales of. Its a little confusing, but im still in love with these diminutive little books. Books similar to across the nightingale floor, episode 2.
But sixteenyearold otori takeo, his family murdered by iida. On its own, across the nightingale floor is a patient, tantalising story that is a great debut for hearns beloved series. Theyre so small and dainty, and extremely collectable. Across the nightingale floor book to film adaptations. Buy a discounted paperback of across the nightingale floor online from australias leading online bookstore. The novel follows the protagonist, a young warrior named tomasu who later becomes takeo. This australian author of many awardwinning childrens novels in fact, gillian rubinstein has now with much fanfare. Find books like across the nightingale floor, episode 2. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 305 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2002, and was written by lian hearn. The ending left me genuinely excited for book 2, and its made me all the more curious for hearns the tale of shikanoko prequel in march. A society of rigid castes and codes subverted by love. All five books in the tales of the otori seriesacross the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon, the harsh cry of the heron, and heavens net is wideare available now from riverhead books. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by gillian rubinstein, writing under the pen name lian hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal japan.
Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon 2004. Set in an imaginary, ancient japanese society, it is the story of takeo, a young man born to a spiritual people known as the hidden. Nightingale floors or, uguisubari listen help info are floors that make a chirping sound when walked upon. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are otori takeo, lord iida. Across the nightingale floor the spellbinding first instalment of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy transports us to a mythical, mediaeval country in a feudal period, in a story of clashing powers, divided loyalties, and passionate love played out on a. Across the nightingale floor starts with classic fantasy tropes. How much of that stir was due to its epic visions and bold inventiveness, as its copublisher said, and how much to astute marketing is open to. These floors were used in the hallways of some temples and palaces, the most famous example being nijo castle, in kyoto, japan. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the murderous warlord, iida sadamu, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Set in a mythical, feudal, japanese land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place. Im contacting the seller and hoping that theyll exchange it for the right one, or ill just continue with the next book. It is the story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote and peaceful village to find himself a pawn in a political scheme filled with.