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Musashi
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 53 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman.
Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai - without really knowing what it meant - he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed, and wounded among thousands of the dead and dying. On his way home, he commits a rash act, becomes a fugitive, and brings life in his own village to a standstill - until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk.
The lovely Otsu, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to the left nor to the right.
Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the way of the sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in The Art of War, he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being.
He becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.
Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese storytelling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety, and absolute dedication to the way of the samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal.
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- Ilias
- 08-11-2018
Magnificent
Magnificently narrated! The character voices made the story incredibly enjoyable and helped me, as the reader, to easily identify who was speaking. The effort of the narator along with the magnificence and beauty of this story has forced me to give this a 5 star review. 53hours of pure enjoyment, I strongly recommend
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- Sanjiva de Silva
- 14-07-2023
Remarkable
First review I have left. Third time I am reading it. Beyond a beautiful, heart-rending, inspiring and expansive story, it manages to deftly weave deep historical context almost unnoticed into the narrative. I met a Japanese couple recently and they were amazed that I knew so much about the shogunate and the Tokugawa rule. Oh and one last thing, I don’t know the reader, but if there is really only one performer, then the range of characters and voice he brings is really something to behold. In a world of hyperbole, it is difficult to find words to describe the impact of this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-2020
A compelling classic tale
A classic epic who's lessons are applicable across the ages.
Ever exciting with interesting characters who's stories and motivations you can't help but sympathise with.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-01-2022
Amazing 🤩
Gripping. Particularly loved the narrator. Really brought the story to life. Deep story, learned many lessons on a spiritual and emotional level. Timeless
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-2022
Story of Believe Personal Sacrifice
Thanks Sean Bargwanna introducing me to 1600s Japan. Musashi, Taiko the best reads ever. Life-changing.
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- Michael bonsai
- 01-07-2022
Musashi
This wonderful story was so well presented and read . I have read the the book and this really takes you to soul of the story
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-2022
I loved every second it.
You know some of the books you just never want it to end.
I have to give the narration a standing ovation. He truly made this book amazingly entertaining and created the best character voices. can't praise him enough and going to listen everything he narrated.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-10-2024
Serendipity
what an amazing book! everything: story, narration, characters, philosophy - simply WOW!
the book is written in a slow manner yet so much happens that you can't stop listening. I especially enjoyed the bits of zen philosophy laced throughout this book. A true masterpiece!
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- Paul
- 07-10-2020
fantastic
read the book when I was younger. The audible version is just as good. Must listen-to audiobook.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-10-2020
Excellent book
Terrific book and very engaging and interesting reader. Thoroughly enjoy this book and would recommend to any
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