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This is the third of Richard Parks' books featuring the wandering Lord Yamada no Seboru, following a book of short stories (Yamada Monogatari: Demon Hunter) and a novel (Yamada Monogatari: To Break the Demon Gate). I'd read the former and found it charming but never saw the latter. I picked up The War God's Son on the basis of the collection of Lord Yamada short stories.The War God's Son finds Yamada and his friend Kenji (a most unpriestly priest) in the middle of a war that could lead to the ev...
Ok, I got sucked in pretty deep into Mr. Parks Yamada Monogatari series and here's a review on my latest read. Have to say good stuff! I love Yamada and Kenji makes a good foil for Yamada to work with, when one doesn't see the path, the other does and it makes them a good "Sherlock/Watson" team.The story this time is a little different, seems our hero is sober and has his A game going. Have to love it. As usual he's with Kenji but rather than directly confronting ghosts, oni, and other spirits o...
If you've ever wanted to read a noir detective story set in feudal Japan, this is the series for you. Lord Yamada and his loyal companion Kenji the monk solve crimes, right wrongs, and fight the supernatural, all while chiding each other gently about their flaws. It's pretty enjoyable.One thing I like about this series is that Yamada is not extraordinary. He's pretty clever, but he's not Sherlock Holmes smart. He can hold his own in a fight, but he's not the greatest swordsman. He has knowledge
The novels are not as elegant or wonderfulAs the short stories but this is still very much a pleasing and satisfying read. Most of the puzzle and mystery elements wrere easily guessed but that didn'tmatter
3.5
Awesome! I have read the previous two books in the series and although this one is an independent book (with few exceptional links) I have rated it above the previous two works. Strictly speaking it is not comparable with book 1, as that is collection of short stories but i enjoyed this one better.The story has some amazing twists which are possible only in fictional world, and that is why i enjoy them. It also has very good amount of suspense and investigation work based in ancient Japan. Make
4.5 StarsA continuation of the series consisting of a collection of short stories and 3 novel about Yamada, a noble and swordsman and Kenji a somewhat reprobate Buddhist monk set in the Japanese past (Heian?).The stories are the classic form of buddy detective stories but set in a sometimes war torn Japan. As befitting the time, the stories are full of supernatural elements including ghosts, foxes, conjured beings (from pieces of paper) and onmyoji (wizards). Yamada is not a superman like Sherlo...
Splendid Historical FictionFeudal Japan with supernatural beings added to the story that includes intrigue and humor. Hero's sister Rie is a finely developed character and her fate was unexpected and original.
The second novel with this main character. Nice blend of noir detective and fantasy/paranormal mysteries. I appreciate the main characters wit.
It was great to have another adventure with Yamada and Kenji. They are both such great characters. Parks' writing on this one was top notch, his use of FP POV was masterfully done and his pacing was great.The story itself is a great one with plenty of stakes that kept me turning the pages. There was enough foreshadowing that I never got lost and I always had an idea of where things were headed without completely ruining the mystery. When each facet of the mystery did start to become clear for me...
I received this book as a First Reads Giveaway winner. I enjoyed this book all around. Very sound writing, solid characters, great story. Would for sure read more books by Mr. parks.
