Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, #1)
by Lian Hearn
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 23.6K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 305 pages.
About Across the Nightingale Floor
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.The youth Takeo has been brought up in a remote mountain village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people who have taught him only the ways of peace. But unbeknownst to him, his father was a celebrated assassin and a member of the Tribe, an ancient network of families with extraordinary, preternatural skills. When Takeo's village is pillaged, he is rescued and adopted by the mysterious Lord Otori Shigeru. Under the tutelage of Shigeru, he learns that he too possesses the skills of the Tribe. And, with this knowledge, he embarks on a journey that will lead him across the famed nightingale floor—and to his own unimaginable destiny...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lian Hearn |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 305 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,597 |
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What genre is Across the Nightingale Floor?
Across the Nightingale Floor is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Across the Nightingale Floor worth reading?
Based on 23.6K reader ratings, Across the Nightingale Floor has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Across the Nightingale Floor?
Across the Nightingale Floor has 305 pages.
Who wrote Across the Nightingale Floor?
Across the Nightingale Floor was written by Lian Hearn. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Across the Nightingale Floor?
The ISBN-13 for Across the Nightingale Floor is 9781573223320.0.
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