We’re told of his differences to the rest of the majority of humanity early on and seeing him learning about these differences that make him exceptional are a real high point of the novel. I was really engaged with the first section of the book where Takeo is getting used tot he idea of his new life and settling in with the Otori Clan. Lady Kaede is being held as a political captive by Lord Shizuka, ally to Lord Sadamu, where she is to be married off to create alliances between rivalling houses. Takeo is rescued by Lord Otori and is adopted into his way of life. His home is attacked by Warlord Sadamu of the Tohan clan and he narrowly escapes, rescued and adopted by Lord Otori Shigeru where he learns to lead a completely different life.Īcross the Nightingale Floor offers alternating chapters from the perspectives of two characters, Takeo Otori and Lady Kaede. Young Takeo was brought up in a small, mountain village knowing only peace following the beliefs of a forbidden religion. Judged it completely by the cover!Īcross the Nightingale Floor is the first book in the Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn. I picked this book up from a large church booksale while staying with my parents this summer.
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