The Dragon Scroll (Sugawara Akitada, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Kerry reviewed on
Helpful Score: 4
Story is like one of Laura Joh Rowland's Sano Ichiro detective series; however, Parker's investigative mystery is set in earlier period Japan and she uses only minimal references to that culture for her story.
Directed at the popular "mystery set in exotic local" market, "The Dragon Scroll" is mostly a mystery with some swords, some showings of respect, and a loose historical connection. It works as a straight mystery and less as historical fiction or Japanese fiction. The characters are not very complex, including main character Akitada, yet the story moves quickly and easily through the plot. Those who know Japanese samurai history best will be least satisfied.
Directed at the popular "mystery set in exotic local" market, "The Dragon Scroll" is mostly a mystery with some swords, some showings of respect, and a loose historical connection. It works as a straight mystery and less as historical fiction or Japanese fiction. The characters are not very complex, including main character Akitada, yet the story moves quickly and easily through the plot. Those who know Japanese samurai history best will be least satisfied.
