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Shōgun has been the epic show of the year, premiering to critical acclaim and garnering a whopping 25 Emmy nominations. Fans are probably aware that the series was adapted from a book by author James Clavell, which also served as the basis for the 1978 film adaptation. What readers may not know is that Shōgun is actually just one book in a six-part series called the Asian Saga, spanning from the 17th century to the 20th.
Befitting its title, Whirlwind consists of a tangle of subplots, almost all of which have something to offer, whether it's action or romance. Another good one involves a KGB agent who strains under pressure. The locations are also varied and richly realized, from Aberdeen to Tehran to Turkey's Lake Van. Clavell has said that he did a ton of research for the book, even going so far as learning how to fly a helicopter.
4 'King Rat' Rating: 4.19/5 "The strongest was always the King, not by strength alone, but by cunning and luck and strength together." The first entry in the Asian Saga offers a snapshot of life in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. Based on Clavell's own experiences as a prisoner, the story revolves around Peter Marlowe, a British RAF officer who becomes entangled with the enigmatic and resourceful American corporal known as the King.
Once again, Clavell intricately weaves together multiple storylines and a sprawling cast of characters, making Noble Housea genuine epic As a result, it's immersive and larger-than-life. Noble House also received particular praise for its authentic and realistic depiction of Hong Kong. "My intention is to entertain, perhaps illuminate," the author has said. "If I can transplant people into that buccaneering society of Hong Kong, 1963, maybe they'll get something out of it.
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