Analyse : Roman historique. Roman psychologique (formation).
Les Chroniques des Otori Séries
Voyagez dans un monde du Japon féodal où la politique, la magie et le destin s'entremêlent. Cette saga suit l'ascension et la chute de puissants clans et d'individus luttant pour le pouvoir, l'honneur et la survie. Découvrez les secrets de traditions cachées et de capacités surnaturelles qui façonnent le destin des peuples et de la terre elle-même. Ces récits captivants d'intrigues et d'émotions vous entraîneront dans un tourbillon d'événements historiques.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
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Tales of the Otori 2. Grass for His Pillow
- 306pages
- 11 heures de lecture
The second book in the Tales of the Otori trilogy continues the epic story of Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede, the young lovers whose fate is played out in an ancient Oriental world, where ritualised codes of high honour counter the cruelty of savage blood-feuds. Takeo has pledged his life to the Tribe, a secret clan of spies and assassins who claim his legendary supernatural skills for their own ruthless purposes, in doing so he must deny his birthright as an Otori lord - and his love for Kaede. If he does not serve them, the Tribe will kill him. Kaede, separated from Takeo, must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men - who must never know that she is carrying Takeo's child. In growing from boy to man, Takeo must make a choice - and the dangerous path he undertakes is a journey of high adventure, treachery and passion that establishes this extraordinary trilogy as one of the most brilliant and enduring works of modern fiction. GRASS FOR HIS PILLOW, the sequel to ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, is one of the most eagerly-awaited novels of 2003. Lian Hearn has created a brilliantly imagined culture. Here is epic storytelling whose appeal crosses genres, genders and generations.
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Tales of the Otori: Brilliance of the Moon
- 352pages
- 13 heures de lecture
A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, this thrilling follow-up to Grass for His Pillow and Across the Nightingale Floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its characters from birth. Filled with adventure and surprising twists of plot and fortune, this final volume travels beyond the Three Countries, to the outside influences that threaten to intrude upon this isolated realm.
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This fourth installment in the epic Tales of the Otori signals the conclusion of Hearnss beloved series, described by the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" as "part "Shogun," part "Lord of the Rings," and entirely enchanting."
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Set in a harsh medieval landscape, orphan warriors navigate a treacherous world where survival is a constant battle. This latest installment in Lian Hearn's acclaimed OTORI series delves into themes of resilience and the struggle for identity amidst chaos. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with rich character development and the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal as these young warriors confront their fates.
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Set against a backdrop of deep-seated conflict, this installment of the OTORI series follows a new generation grappling with the enduring enmity that has shaped their world. As tensions rise and destinies intertwine, characters must navigate loyalty, betrayal, and the weight of their heritage. The story promises a gripping conclusion filled with intense emotion and high stakes, culminating in a thrilling climax that ties together the threads of a beloved saga.
Dans le même esprit
Both Takeo and Kaede have visions of their future. Takeo works to escape the Tribe and fulfill the last wishes of his adoptive father. And Kaede, heir to two seats of power, moves forward step-by-step, aided by her own wits and a precarious alliance with Lord Fujiwara. In their separate worlds, the two long for each other.
Across the Nightingale Floor
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard. But Otori Takeo, his family murdered by Iida's warriors, has magical skills that allow him to enter Samadu's lair.
Brilliance of the moon. Battle for Maruyama
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
At the temple of Terayama, the words of the blind sage's prophecy continue to haunt Takeo as he readies his armies for battle. Determined to avenge Shigeru's death and claim his rightful inheritance, Takeo and Kaede, together with Takeo's forces, fight their way to the domain of Maruyama. But then, they must separate.
Abducted by his teacher, Kenji, Takeo is condemned to work as an assassin, an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his life to escape. Still, he is determined to carry on the name of the Otori. At the same time, his beloved Kaede, returns home to a shattered family, and quickly realizes that she can rely on no one but herself.
Le fil du destin
- 608pages
- 22 heures de lecture
Voici l'enfance des Otoris. L'histoire commence lorsque le jeune Shigeru s'apprête à devenir l'héritier des Otori. De sa vie, faite d'amitiés loyales et d'amours passionnées, mais aussi de complots et de vengeances, dépendra la destinée toute entière du clan. Comme un regard porté en arrière, Le fil du destin éclaire l'histoire qui va suivre. Il est tout à al fois : le premier et l'ultime livre - l'accomplissement parfait de la saga créée par Lian Hearn.
Brilliance of the Moon : Scars of Victory
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
When Kaede arrives at Shirakawa, she learns her sisters have been taken to Lord Fujiwara's house and soon she too becomes a prisoner there. And, neither Takeo nor Kaede know that Takeo's old teacher, Kenji, has grievances of his own. As Takeo and Kaede face disaster at the hands of their enemies, the forces of nature are also conspiring.
