The Ninja
11-02-06, 05:30 AM
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The Ninja
Has anyone ever read the novel The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader? I was at the bookstore today and saw it. I almost bought it as I love ninjas (who doesn't?) I never heard of it before though, so I was wanting to get some opinions/reviews first.
11-02-06, 08:04 AM
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It was a huge book back in the day... late-70s, if I recall. (Too lazy to look it up.) I haven't read it in years, but it seems like I enjoyed it a lot. It's generally regarded as a classic of its type, so if you're into ninjas, you should try it.
Lustbader is still around and still writing. (To be honest, I thought he might be dead, but I had a drink with him earlier this year and he's still going strong!)
Lustbader is still around and still writing. (To be honest, I thought he might be dead, but I had a drink with him earlier this year and he's still going strong!)
11-02-06, 09:57 AM
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I read it in the early 80's. It also had two sequels "The Miko" and "The White Ninja". I never read "The White Ninja" even though I've had the hardcover version for years but the "The Miko" is just as good as "The Ninja".
Nicholas Linnear Novels
The Ninja - 1980
The Miko - 1984
White Ninja - 1990
The Kaisho - 1993
Floating City - 1994
Second Skin - 1995
Nicholas Linnear Novels
The Ninja - 1980
The Miko - 1984
White Ninja - 1990
The Kaisho - 1993
Floating City - 1994
Second Skin - 1995
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11-02-06, 10:14 AM
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The Nicholas Linnear novels started out awesome with "The Ninja" and, in my opinion, rapidly deteriorated. I loved both The Ninja and The Miko, I thought the White Ninja was oky, never read The Kaisho and barely made it through Floating City.
Be aware there is shocking violence and downright porno-level sex stuff in his books. He doesn't shy away from either.
It's basically a series of romance novels for guys. The first two books are definitely recommended though.
Be aware there is shocking violence and downright porno-level sex stuff in his books. He doesn't shy away from either.
It's basically a series of romance novels for guys. The first two books are definitely recommended though.
11-02-06, 10:46 AM
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Be aware there is shocking violence and downright porno-level sex stuff in his books. He doesn't shy away from either.
