Okay, Im here. Sorry it's after a few days, but work, rest etc.
I will definitely read the book. I've heard a lot of good things about her throughout my life. My knowledge of Japan is not exactly ranked, but I know quite a lot. I think it's above average, so I can see without much difficulty what's real, what's not, and what might be real. I see that the author of the book has earned his nickname "Best-seller" or something like that, it refers to the fact that each of his publications is a hit. This can also be seen in the female characters, who had fewer opportunities to act than men, but they move very well in this world.
Hey, no worries, real life can be complicated. I really know litle about Japan, but their culture has always facinated me. I can tell you that the author was a prisioner of war in Japan during WWII and aftherwards he move to Japan for quite some time. So I imagine he knew well the culture and the people.
Mate, I know a little about Japan (also not much, but I'm less modest, I guess :P) and you can see that it fascinated you. You see the nuances too well and that cultural differences are not that simple. Yep, it's true - you learn quickly in such places. I have heard many stories about American soldiers captured by the Japanese. I don't envy it, it's terrible.
😂😂, I would really like to get to know Japan first hand one day. I´m fascinated not just about japan but about the diversity both cultural and natural we live in. I´ve also reacently move out of my country, I guess that have made me more sensitive to cultural differences. Every war history is terrible on any side, war its a dreadfull thing. Not that makes any real difference but James Clavel (the author) was Australian. Nice to chat!
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I just re-read my answer and it looks like a shoping list 😅😅sorry about that!!!. Have to work on my english!