Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori, #2)
by Lian Hearn
Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 344 pages.
About Grass for His Pillow
Praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, Across the Nightingale Floor, the first book in the Tales of the Otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the London Times as "the most compelling novel to have been published this year." With Grass for His Pillow, Book Two, we return to the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's creation—a land of harsh beauty and deceptive appearances.In a complex social hierarchy, amid dissembling clans and fractured allegiances, there is no place for passionate young love. The orphan Takeo has been condemned to work as an assassin—an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his own life to escape. Meanwhile, Takeo’s beloved Shirakawa Kaede, heir to the Murayama and alone in the world, must find a way to unify the domain she has inherited, as she fights off the advances of would-be suitors and hopes against fading hope that Takeo will return to her...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lian Hearn |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 344 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,140 |
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What genre is Grass for His Pillow?
Grass for His Pillow is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Grass for His Pillow worth reading?
Based on 15.1K reader ratings, Grass for His Pillow has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Grass for His Pillow?
Grass for His Pillow has 344 pages.
Who wrote Grass for His Pillow?
Grass for His Pillow was written by Lian Hearn. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Grass for His Pillow?
The ISBN-13 for Grass for His Pillow is 9781594480030.0.
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