Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World
Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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BetaStranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Edo, Japan • 19th century
2020
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
Stranger in the Shogun's City by Amy Stanley narrates the life of Tsuneno, a Japanese woman in 19th-century Edo (Tokyo), depicting her resilience and defiance against societal norms. The biography provides insight into her personal journey, the urban landscape, and the cultural backdrop of Japan during the Edo period.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Amy Stanley's Stranger in the Shogun's City captures Edo-period Japan through the life of Tsuneno, evoking vivid historical detail and personal resilience. Critics praise its engaging narrative and accessible scholarship. Some find the non-linear storytelling a bit disorienting. Overall, it’s a compelling read blending biography and cultural history.
Who Should Read Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World?
Readers drawn to Stranger in the Shogun’s City by Amy Stanley are likely enthusiasts of Japanese history, culture, and compelling biographical narratives. Comparable to readers of Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden and The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, they enjoy immersive historical reconstructions and vivid personal stories.
2,835 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Edo, Japan • 19th century
2020
Adult
16-18 years
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