House of Yagyu – a powerful family known for their style of swordsmanship who serves the House of Tokugawa

Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa - Audiobooks on Google Play Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa - Audiobooks on Google Play

One of the best classic fiction series that I have read. There is plenty of action, and adventure, however what surprised me the most was how witty and humorous the book is throughout. Also, the book ends in a way to make you immediately open book 2. The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things.”In conclusion, Musashi – Book 1: The Way of the Samurai is a captivating novel that combines action, philosophy, and historical fiction. Yoshikawa’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, and the book is filled with memorable characters and scenes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history or samurai culture, as well as for anyone who enjoys a good adventure story. For those of you here for the action, similarly, there is certainly good quality swordplay and dueling, as well as moments of covert and military strategy, but these scenes are always relatively short lived and buried within the wider scope of book in general. Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men. Become a criminal of purpose. Be put in jail, and extricate yourself by your own wisdom.” Not Afraid to Die: One warrior temple actually has challengers sign a disclaimer before fighting them. Musashi thinks it is absurd, as a swordsman should always be prepared to die. He later reflects that it isn't really that hard a thing to do, given that we're all going to die eventually. All man are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them.

Miyamoto Musashi Quotes (Author of A Book of Five Rings) Miyamoto Musashi Quotes (Author of A Book of Five Rings)

Wooden Katanas Are Even Better: Musashi was the Trope Codifier in Real Life. He uses them a lot in the novel, too, but not all the time.Musashi – Book 1: The Way of the Samurai, written by Eiji Yoshikawa, is a historical fiction novel set in Japan during the 17th century. The book follows the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary swordsman, as he embarks on a journey to become the greatest samurai in Japan. Musashi has been in my 'currently reading' for so long and I am relived to have finally finished it and to be able to start a new audiobook to listen to alongside all my physical reads.