Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori)

The first, was beautiful, esquisite and compulsive and the second was no different. There is a calmness in the writing style but you are still on he edge of your seat. When I finished reading this book, like the first, I fell back into the sofa and was completely taken away by what I had read.

The second is the story of Taeko and Kaede, you see the characters growing and you feel the magic expanding gently some more. It is a book well worth reading.


One of the only books I have not able to put down   April 23, 2004
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

When I was bought 'Across the Nightingale floor' a few years ago, i thoroughly enjoyed it, and couldn't wait for the next to come out. I was not disappointed! In the mysterious mountains and forests of an ancient Japanese land, two compelling characters fight for survival in a world of cruel, powerhungry warlords. There names are Takeo and Kaede, and both have problems that they must learn to fight in order to win back the land and power that they should have. The plot is complex and thrilling, and there seem to be no boudaries for the author, with unexpected twists and turns that keep you really hooked. I cannot wait for the concluding sequel, only I don't want that to be the last one, as I wish Takeo and Keade's adventures to continue forever more! Really superb book, really superb.