The Samurai’s Garden
by Gail Tsukiyama
The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 17K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 211 pages.
About The Samurai's Garden
A 20-year-old Chinese painter named Stephen is sent to his family's summer home in a Japanese coastal village to recover from a bout with tuberculosis. Here he is cared for by Matsu, a reticent housekeeper and a master gardener. Over the course of a remarkable year, Stephen learns Matsu's secret and gains not only physical strength, but also profound spiritual insight. Matsu is a samurai of the soul, a man devoted to doing good and finding beauty in a cruel and arbitrary world, and Stephen is a noble student, learning to appreciate Matsu's generous and nurturing way of life and to love Matsu's soul-mate, gentle Sachi, a woman afflicted with leprosy.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gail Tsukiyama |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 211 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,024 |
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What genre is The Samurai's Garden?
The Samurai's Garden is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Samurai's Garden worth reading?
Based on 17K reader ratings, The Samurai's Garden has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Samurai's Garden?
The Samurai's Garden has 211 pages.
Who wrote The Samurai's Garden?
The Samurai's Garden was written by Gail Tsukiyama. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for The Samurai's Garden?
The ISBN-13 for The Samurai's Garden is 9780312144070.0.
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