Brilliance of the Moon (Tales of the Otori, Book 3) - Hardcover

Hearn, Lian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1573222704 ISBN 13: 9781573222709

Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover, 2004

Synopsis

A third installment of the series that began with Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for his Pillow is set in an alternate medieval Japan and continues the adventures of Takeo and Kaede as they find their destinies shaped by factors outside of their control. 50,000 first printing.

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Review:

Lian Hearn's third installment in the Tales of the Otori series Brilliance of the Moon brings a mystical and violent conclusion to the saga of Takeo Otori as he fulfills his destiny to reclaim the Otori lands. At the climax of Grass for his Pillow, Takeo's passion for his beloved Kaede was finally realized with their secret and forbidden wedding. As spring approaches, Takeo and Kaede prepare for war and embark on a campaign to reclaim their respective realms. But just when victory seems certain, Hearn characteristically uproots her characters with unseen treachery and the two lovers are again separated. Takeo must summon courage from his conflicted heritage as he marches towards his destiny. The fates of other Otori characters are also determined in a succinct and magical finale.

This third chapter in the Otori saga lives up its predecessors. Hearn's mythical ancient Japan is again brought to storybook life. Although the novel's climax comes suddenly and almost unexpectedly, the afterword hints at another tale to be told by the heirs of Kaede and Takeo's legendary rise. --Jeremy Pugh

About the Author:

Lian Hearn, born in England and currently living in Australia, has studied Japanese and has a lifelong interest in Japan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1573222704
• ISBN 13: 9781573222709
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352