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by Lian Hearn (Author)
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Set in an imaginary medieval Japan, the pseudonymous Hearn's third elegant installment in her epic fantasy (after 2002's Across the Nightingale Floor and 2003's Grass for His Pillow) is a fragrant blend of romance and martial-arts action. Her warrior hero, Takeo Otori, feels destined to fulfill the potent prophecy of a holy woman: "Your lands will stretch from sea to sea, but peace comes at the price of bloodshed. Five battles will buy you peace, four to win and one to lose." Intrigue, heartaches and battles ensue as Takeo, of mixed blood and conflicting loyalties (to the pseudo-Christian Hidden, the noble Otori clan and the dangerous, supernaturally gifted Tribe), seeks to unite the Three Countries. Desperately in love with Kaede Shirakawa, whom he secretly wed at the end of Grass for His Pillow, Takeo must now assist her in reclaiming her lands of Maruyama while balancing his own need to avenge the deaths of his blood father and his adoptive father, Lord Shigeru. The fates of such characters as Kaede's lover, Dr. Ishida, and her nemesis, Lord Fujiwara, who's determined to possess her, provide some cool aftershocks, while the afterword adds another—that a book four may follow. FYI: Hearn is the pseudonym of Australian children's book author Gillian Rubinstein.
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Adult/High School–Kaede and Takeo find themselves in danger after their hasty marriage. Lord Fujiwara is furious that Kaede chose to marry another man when he considered them betrothed, and the warlord Arai considers Takeo presumptuous. The Tribe is split over the decision to kill Takeo. The young lovers must find allies in unexpected places to claim the domains that are rightfully theirs. In the end, they are both saved by a timely earthquake. This is a satisfactory conclusion to the story line, although the afterword virtually promises a sequel. Hearn's writing is evocative and subtle. A great deal of the excitement and intrigue of the first book is missing, but readers who have stuck with Takeo and Kaede will want to continue following their adventures.–Susan Salpini, TASIS–The American School in England
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance of the Moon - A brilliant conclusion!, July 12 2004
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This review is from: Tales Of The Otori 03 Brilliance Of The Moon (Hardcover)
Brillance of the Moon concludes the trilogy, Tales of the Otori, written by Lian Hearn. Each book is a wonderful tale of ancient Japan, there are complex characters and riveting battle sequences.
The first book (Across the Nightingale Floor) is the most engaging of the three but the other two are just as exciting to read. Don't be discouraged by other reviewers, these books are wonderful to read with characters that you miss once you've finished each book.
When I saw that this title had arrived, I couldn't wait to see where Takeo and Kaede's lives were going. Admitedly there are weaknesses to this book, it wasn't the strongest of the three but it is still worth the read!
Try these books and please read all three! You will be happy you did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A LYRICAL, PERSUASIVE VOICE PERFORMANCE, July 17 2004
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brilliance of the Moon: Tales of the Otori Book Three (Audio CD)
Kevin Gray received plaudits for his readings of " Grass For His Pillow" and "Across The Nightingale Floor," Books One and Two in the Tales of the Otori Series. He delivers another blockbuster performance with the final book in the trilogy, "Brilliance of the Moon." His performing voice is soft yet strong, persuasive, almost lyrical. Aika Nakasone more than holds her own with the sable voiced Gray.
Now safely wed hero Otori Takeo and Shirikawa Kaeda take little time to honeymoon but he sets off to secure what he considers their birthrights. They remember the holy woman's prophecy: "Your lands will stretch from sea to sea, but peace comes at the price of bloodshed. Five battles will buy you peace, four to win and one to lose....."
However, their enemies are formidable as their marriage has infuriated warlord Arai Daiichi and Lord Fujiwara. He is able to emerge victorious in two battles but, meanwhile, he learns that his bride has been kidnaped and turned over to the vengeful Fujiwara.
Obstacles mount and actions escalates, holding listeners in thrall as this mystical tale of medieval Japan unfolds.
"Brilliance of the Moon" is first-rate entertainment leaving listeners hoping for just one more adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A LYRICAL, PERSUASIVE VOICE PERFORMANCE, July 17 2004
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
This review is from: The Brilliance of the Moon: Tales of the Otori Book Three (Audio CD)
Kevin Gray received plaudits for his readings of " Grass For His Pillow" and "Across The Nightingale Floor," Books One and Two in the Tales of the Otori Series. He delivers another blockbuster performance with the final book in the trilogy, "Brilliance of the Moon." His performing voice is soft yet strong, persuasive, almost lyrical. Aika Nakasone more than holds her own with the sable voiced Gray.

Now safely wed hero Otori Takeo and Shirikawa Kaeda take little time to honeymoon but he sets off to secure what he considers their birthrights. They remember the holy woman's prophecy: "Your lands will stretch from sea to sea, but peace comes at the price of bloodshed. Five battles will buy you peace, four to win and one to lose....."

However, their enemies are formidable as their marriage has infuriated warlord Arai Daiichi and Lord Fujiwara. He is able to emerge victorious in two battles but, meanwhile, he learns that his bride has been kidnaped and turned over to the vengeful Fujiwara.

Obstacles mount and actions escalates, holding listeners in thrall as this mystical tale of medieval Japan unfolds.

"Brilliance of the Moon" is first-rate entertainment leaving listeners hoping for just one more adventure.

- Gail Cooke

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5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANCE OF THE MOON
An amazing tale of a place just beyond the reach of an outside world, the third book of the tales of the Otori once again transports the reader into a fanciful medieval... Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by qt_pye8

3.0 out of 5 stars What happened? Bad Editing, Rush To Print?
I really enjoyed the first two books of this series.

So what happened here?! Imagine chopping out the first 75 pages and then condensing the last 75 pages down to 5 or so, and... Read more

Published on Jun 30 2004 by J. EVERITT

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, but missing something
When this third book came out, I ran to the shelf (I work in a bookstore) amd grabbed it up. I couldn't wait to read it. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Novels Don't Get Any Better
Wow!!, wow!!, I have just finished reading Brilliance of the Moon and I was totally blown away.
Like the other two novels in the Tales of the Otori trilogy this novel was an... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by Justin Anderson

3.0 out of 5 stars Unimpressed
I eagerly awaited Brilliance of the Moon, and reread the preceding books before BotM came out. I then read it in two days. It is very readable, as were the first two books. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying conclusion
Though the first third of this novel is slowed by political and military maneuvering, there is more narrative and less character interaction than I would have liked, and Kaede... Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by russellreader

5.0 out of 5 stars a masterful finale!
Fans of the Tales of the Otori won't be disappointed in Lian Hearn's final installment. Grass for His Pillow ended with Takeo repeating the prophecy: "Five battles lay ahead... Read more
Published on Jun 6 2004 by 'jon

5.0 out of 5 stars Avid Reader & Reviewer
With a mix of Japanese folklore and medieval courtly drama, Lian Hearn takes us on a journey that started with Across the Nightingale Floor, was continued in Grass for His Pillow,... Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Alisa McCune

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