Zen Attitude
3 journalers for this copy...
Rei Shimura, the Tokyo-based, Japanese-American freelance antiques buyer whom smart mystery fans will remember from The Salaryman's Wife, finds herself the owner of an overpriced, ersatz Edo-period tansu. Bad karma comes with this to-die-for chest of drawers, and Rei becomes, in rapid succession, murder suspect, then murder target. Stuck with bad goods, financial losses and a relationship frayed around the edges, she skips out on her boyfriend and his luxurious lifestyle, and ends up befriended by ex-judo champ Akemi Mihori, who offers her a place to stay on the grounds of the famous Zen temple Horin-ji. Exhausted, scared and a little malnourished, Rei battles growing paranoia that leads her to confuse friend and murderous foe. As with her first novel, Massey manages to combine a very entertaining mystery with lessons in Japanese culture. Caveat lector: Japanese speakers will find clues embedded in characters' names.
I have so many books to read that I let Avonlode read this first. I'll read this later at a better time.
I have so many books to read that I let Avonlode read this first. I'll read this later at a better time.
Thanks Annelis for borrowing me this book! It'll be next in line after the two other Rei Shimura -mysteries.
Great story - a true Shimura -mystery! I especially loved that they introduced Hugh's brother, as well as his family background. Great, detailed descriptions about Zen meditation sessions and Japanese culture in general. A delight to read!
The book returned home. Thanks, Avonlode!
Edit 24th July 2010
I never got my copy of the book back. Millam has it still. I borrowed one copy from the library instead.
This is my #60 (100) in "REDUCE MOUNT TBR 2010" Challenge arranged by DoveiLibri.
Edit 24th July 2010
I never got my copy of the book back. Millam has it still. I borrowed one copy from the library instead.
This is my #60 (100) in "REDUCE MOUNT TBR 2010" Challenge arranged by DoveiLibri.
Journal Entry 5 by Millam from Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa / Norra Österbotten Finland on Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Thank's for lending the book to me. I will read it and return it asap.
Journal Entry 6 by Millam from Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa / Norra Österbotten Finland on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
This was super! Much better than the first Rei Shimura story. A bit unnecessarily prolonged in some point but still very good. I will return this to Annelis shortly.