![]() To him, it is a Western game full of deceit and no honor. He also doesnt understand his son, or Toyos love of baseball or besuboru. The time of the samurai and bushido, the way of the warrior, are over. But in 1890s Japan, the new Emperor has declared that there are no more samurai, that everyone is now equal all commoners. Sotaro was a samurai, the same as his brother Koji. Toyo really isnt sure he understands his father. ![]() ![]() If that wasnt enough, he knows that he is being groomed to carry out his fathers seppuku. Not only did he have to witness it, but he had to assist with certain parts. While that should be foremost in his mind, he is instead dwelling (rightfully so) on the recent ritual suicide (seppuku) of his Uncle Koji. Toyo Shimada is starting out at one of the most elite boarding schools in Japan a school that turns out the future leaders of the country. Set in 1890s Japan, this is a story of both culture clash and generation gaps. Incredibly well-researched, engrossing, poignant, and honest. What this is kind of defies pigeonholing it is, simply enough, an excellent book. ![]() What was this? Some kind of Zen Baseball book? ![]() Was it going to be one of those Angels in the Outfield type books? Or more like a Matt Christopher title - The Kid Who Only Hit Homers? When I received my review copy and took a look at the cover, I still wasnt sure. I honestly wasnt sure what to expect from Samurai Shortstop. ![]()
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