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The Samurais Garden: A Novel (Paperback)

by Gail Tsukiyama (Author) "I wanted to find my own way, so this morning I persuaded my father to let me travel alone from his apartment in Kobe to..." (more)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (April 28 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312144075
ISBN-13: 978-0312144074
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 273 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

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Set in Japan just before WWII, Tsukiyama's novel tells of a young Chinese man's encounters with four locals while he recuperates from tuberculosis.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Seventeen-year-old Stephen leaves his home in Hong Kong just as the Japanese are poised to invade China. He is sent to Tarumi, a small village in Japan, to recuperate from tuberculosis. His developing friendship with three adults and a young woman his own age brings him to the beginnings of wisdom about love, honor, and loss. Given the potentially interesting subplot (the story of a love triangle doomed by the outbreak of leprosy in the village) and the fascinating period in which the book is set, this second novel by the author of Women of the Silk (St. Martin's, 1991) has the potential to be a winner. Unfortunately, it is sunk by a flat, dull prose style, one-dimensional characters who fail to engage the reader's interest, and the author's tendency to tell rather than show. Libraries with comprehensive fiction collections might consider, but others can pass.
Nancy Pearl, Washington Ctr. for the Book, Seattle
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Samurai's Garden, Oct 17 2008

By	Pauline - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Samurai's Garden (Hardcover)

"The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama takes place on the eve of the Second World War. Stephen a young Chinese man is sent to Japan to recover from Tuberculosis. His father runs his business mostly from Japan and therefore the family has a summer home by the sea. It is to this summer home that Stephen goes to recover from his illness. The family home is taken care of by Matsu, whose father use to take care of the home before Matsu.

Matsu is a gardener and a quiet man who has multiple levels to his character. It is through Matsu's care that Stephen recovers and gains his own character.

Via Matsu, Stephen is exposed to the daily on goings of a leprosy colony. Matsu has helped build the colony to help those with leprosy survive with dignity. Sachi who is Matsu's true love has leprosy and lives in the colony. It was through Matsu's patient care that she was able to survive the disease. The gift of gardening was given to Sachi from Matsu to help her continue on with life and to help her endure her disease.

Stephen's eyes are opened to the adult world and the tragedies and triumphs that life brings and how some people rise to the occasion and others falter.

The story takes place by the sea and the Japan and China war is in the background. Stephen is conflicted over his respect and love for the Japanese people in his new life and for his Chinese family back a home that are suffering from the Japanese invasions.

"The Samurai's Garden" had some poignant moments and some teaching moments about physical beauty versus spiritual beauty, but it still seemed to drag on in some parts. Stephen's encounters with a beautiful Japanese girl seem formal and distant (as they should be concerning the culture), but then there is one paragraph in the book where they are alone and making-out under a tree which seems so displaced. Passion goes in stages, not from barely looking at each other to total abandon, it made their relationship seem superficial.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, calming and enjoyable, Mar 29 2004

By	Patty Philbrook (Stratham, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This is an endearing story of a Chinese man recovering from illness in Japan during turbulent times. The characters are strong and inspiring. A beautiful story written by a very talented author. A great book to spend time enjoying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book written by Gail Tsukiyama, Jan 30 2004

By	M. Griffin "viviankosiba" (Central Islip, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is so far the best book written by Gail Tsukiyama. A few years ago my book dciscusssion group met her at a bookstore. She said that " Samurai's Garden " was the favorite book of hers by many people. It has a wonderful story with lovely people.
It is a beautiful ove story. Read it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Accepting One's Fate
I found that reading this book had a very calming effect on me. It makes you think about one's place in society, the value of friends and family, what it feels like to be... Read more

Published on Oct 6 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book
I thought The Samurai's Garden was an excellent book. It is one of my favorite books if not my favorite. Read more

Published on Oct 3 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Literature Lite
It was a mindless, plodding book, fun, lite, good for summer at the camp if you don't want excitement and suspense. Some of the writing was ok, other parts very dull. Read more

Published on Jul 22 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Somehow wired for Japanese people
As a person who was born in Japan and lived there for more than 15 years, this book "The Samurai's Garden" seemed somehow wired rather than "beautiful", as some people have... Read more

Published on Jul 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A garden of Delight!!!
The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama is a novel that captivates the mind and heart of the reader. The beautiful prose parallels the beautiful story line. Read more

Published on Jul 14 2003 by Carol A. Sym

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful
This story is a beautiful account of life in a fishing village in Japan in the late 1930's from the view of a young Chinese man sent there to recover from an illness. Read more

Published on Jul 7 2003 by KFG

5.0 out of 5 stars Top 5
This book was by far one of THE greatest books that I have ever read. It is a beautiful tale about one young man (Stephan) and his blossoming relationship among two other people... Read more

Published on Jun 4 2003 by Cally

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Awesome Book!
The Samurai's Garden is an extraordinary novel about beuaty and goodness. Gail Tsukiyama brings an adventure about a young Chinese man named Stephen. Read more

Published on Jun 2 2003 by Karen M. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars finely crafted and enticing
The review title says it all. The first thing that blew me away about the book is the language used in the narration -- the metaphors and similes are simple, but completely fluent... Read more

Published on May 27 2003 by conjuresomething

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book by Gail Tsukiyama
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