In 17th century Japan, amid war, social and cultural upheaval, a violent young and fearless man will give meaning to his life through the Way of the sword. It will become the most famous fencers in the history of Japan. This book is very similar to Japan in popularity and in various capacities, to what "The Three Musketeers" by Dumas in France. It is a fictionalized version and subtle incroyabelemnt of Miyamoto Musashi's life remains today still considered a benchmark for Martial Arts. The one crosses, as and wherever journey Musashi, characters having marked the Japanese society at that time (Zen monks, feudal lords, calligraphers, fencers, ...) some of which have gone down in history and Japanese cultural heritage. We can see this novel as the story of a simple adventure punctuated by battles, duels, encounters and other adventures; one can also find many more if we take the time to enjoy it. It is a good way to discover the finesse and paradoxes of Japanese culure. Recommended for lovers of medieval Japan but also to others.
