Shibumi eBook Trevanian
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Forced out of retirement, a reluctant assassin must face his most dangerous enemy. Nicolai Hel is a westerner brought up in Japan and is the protégé of a Japanese Go master. Hel survived the destruction of Hiroshima to emerge as the world's most artful lover and its most accomplished assassin. Hel is a genius, a mystic, and a master of language and culture, and his secret is his determination to attain a rare kind of personal excellence, a state of effortless perfection known only as shibumi. Now living in an isolated mountain fortress, Hel is unwillingly drawn back into the life he'd tried to leave behind when a beautiful young stranger arrives at his door, seeking help and refuge. It soon becomes clear that Hel is being tracked by a deadly force -- a sinister organisation known only as the Mother Company. The battle lines are drawn ruthless power and corruption on one side, and on the other . . .shibumi.
Shibumi eBook Trevanian
This is not a new book. I have had a copy since it first came on the shelf and have read it more than several times. It stands alone.Any effort - i.e. Satori to "cover the lost period " is unnecessary.
The book is perfect, the characters strong and well drawn - especially the bad guys.
I love the book and when my Kindle ran out of juice and turned itself off I found my place in my ancient book copy and continued reading.
It is not for the squeamish or sensitive.
I recommend this book to any adult.
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Shibumi eBook Trevanian Reviews
A great book, but certainly not serious literature. Perhaps Trevanian's best, and for a "Spy Novel" certainly amazing. Trevanian is a bold author to even begin to describe a mind formed by a decade of passionate disciplined of study a game that makes chess look like a game for high-schoolers, and physical training and discipline that very few have the ability to approach, much lest pursue for years and master. If you think that ordinary states of consciousness are the only states that are valuable, that meditation is a waste of time, or that your mom and dad knew (or you know) almost everything about sexual pleasure, this is probably not the book for you. If you have made a study of (or some penetration into) the edges of human consciousness and capabilities and would like to read a spy novel, this is well worth your time.
The plot alone is worth the read, but add Trevanian's ability to play with language (would a cow lick Lot's wife) and the work becomes joy. I first read this book well over 25 years ago. I enjoyed it more now than I did then.
This is an excellent spy novel, with philosophic overtones, that often point up the weaknesses and strengths of various cultures through the characters who represent those cultures. Great descriptions and character studies. You end wanting to immediately start the next novel.
The cover shown here for this review is different than the one I thought I downloaded so I don't know if there is a difference between covers. I loved this book. There are many reviews already which are accurate. The main thing I think that is important to know when reading Shibumi is that it's a book written as a majestic literary genius piece of art. The author is truly amazing and needs to be read and absorbed. It's not for the person who does not enjoy reading like eating a fine meal. No skimming, no skipping words. Enjoy the talent the author has in description. I've read this twice now many years apart. I had forgotten many things and just knew it had left me the first time with a feeling of what true greatness can be if we only knew how to achieve "Shibumi" Enjoy him, try to be in his shoes, read it again. Well worth an avid reader's time. THANK YOU MKS
I read this book because it was vaguely related to the movie John Wick. I am very glad I did.
Most popular American literature has a common tone. This book is written from a perspective that has made me want to broaden my horizons further.
This is the first time I have read literature that is from the point of view of the Japanese during WWII and it was refreshing.
If you liked John Wick, I'd highly recommended this book as well.
I read this book way back when and I thought it was worth another read. It is till a good book. My gripe is with the creators of the version. As a creator of online books, I know this is not an easy task, but sheesh. I suspect someone did a global spell check without their brain engaged. The asian borad game Go plays a role in the storyline, but everywhere the word "Go" should be is the word "Goo!" Even after I figured it out it was jarring every time I encountered it. I was once a ranked amateur Go player, so I know more about the game than the average reader, but c'mon people. The purpose here is to take advantage of the legs an older book might still have, not by reprinting it (very expensive) but by republishing it as an e-book. Take a little time and do it right. Pay someone to proof read the text after it is converted, maybe.
Normally I don't reread books, however, since I first read Shibumi in the 70's when it was originally published, I do remember that I enjoyed it very much, along with Eiger Sanction and Loo Sanction, so I decided to try it again. To my delight it holds up very well. The cast of characters, led by Nicholai Hel, his concubine Hana, sidekick Le Cagot and many others are well drawn and each has his own distinct character traits, some are endearing and others hateful. There are some slow parts to the story when Trevanian gets preachy, but what amazed me is these are the same political and environmental issues we are discussing today, fifty years later. Another slow area of the book was the great detail Trevanian goes into with regard to spelunking. I understand he worked it into the plot but it could have easily been shortened. The rest of the book is terrific. It is at once exciting, sexy, funny, satirical, philosophical and educational. We learn about Japanese culture, Chinese culture, WWII history, Basque culture and spelunking, all the while Hel deals with the CIA, NSA, MI5 and MI6. Trevanian was also a philosopher of sorts, giving us his take on society and how we relate to one another. Hel is the bastard child of a Russian aristocrat mother and her boy toy Prussian Count who she considered to be only breeding stock, He was born in Shanghai and ultimately raised by the Russian woman and a Japanese general during the Japanese occupation of that city. As the outcome of WWII became clear the general sends Hel to Japan to study with one of his dear friends until he reached manhood. Here he learned much of what would serve him well as an independent paid assassin. How this'll ties into the story line Trevanian has woven makes for a great read. I will probably reread Eiger Sanction and Loo Sanction again as this experience was so enjoyable.
This is not a new book. I have had a copy since it first came on the shelf and have read it more than several times. It stands alone.
Any effort - i.e. Satori to "cover the lost period " is unnecessary.
The book is perfect, the characters strong and well drawn - especially the bad guys.
I love the book and when my ran out of juice and turned itself off I found my place in my ancient book copy and continued reading.
It is not for the squeamish or sensitive.
I recommend this book to any adult.
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