Omamori

by Richard McGill

Book Overview

Set in Nagasaki, on the eve of the World War II, this novel tells of an American and a Japanese family, bound together by a commercial dynasty, but in conflict because of an ancient covenant that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553052047
• ISBN13: 9780553052046
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Length: 710 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Omamori - A second reading

This novel was written I believe in 1988. As it says in the back of the book, it took the author 7 years to write it. Much like Gone With The Wind, it came across to me as a once in a lifetime book and I guess this author has not written anything since. A real shame. As my title said, this was my second reading of this novel. The first perhaps at least 15 years ago. I think I even liked it more the second time. I read mostly at lunch time and while waiting for traffic to pass, so that I can get home as fast as possible. For this novel however, I kept on sneaking just another paragraph or two in between sales calls all day long and many times I had to reach for the hankerchief to wipe my eyes. I happen to love multi generational novels that take 30 to 100 years to play out such as Jeffrey Archer's "As the Crow Flies". This novel which starts in 1871 japan and goes to the end of WWII has everything that you would ever want in a novel. I would have to rate it as one of the best books that I have ever read. If you can find a copy buy it without haste.

Gripping and historic

I am very picky about what I read and only "go" into a storyline if it will increase my knowledge and thoroughly entertain me. This book did an exceptional job of both. I read Omamori about 5 years ago and picked it up again because I was out of good things to read (imagine that!). I knew very little about the effects of the war on Japan and loved "being there". Whenever someone tells me they are in a reading, author or genre slump, I suggest this book. It is the best time I have ever had reading.

Amazing

This is my favorite book of all time. I borrowed it from a friend and read it years ago. I absolutely loved it, but a good friend always returns borrowed books! When I tried to buy it myself, I was told it was out of print. I was thinking about it recently and realized that I could probably find it on this site. Duh!!! Well, I just ordered it and cannot wait to receive and read it all over again and lend it to people who I know will appreciate it.It's not just a story about love, it's about family, honor, sacrifice, friendship, culture and of course WWII from many different perspectives. I learned a lot, I laughed, I loved and I cried and when I was finished with this book, even though the ending was as happy as it could have been, I felt like I was losing my best friend. I remember when I was finished, I just sat in my room holding the book, silent in thought for almost an hour. Strange. It is a must read!!

Love and honor

This is a store of love that cross's color and race. This book hits on the pain of war in both Europe and Asia and how the spirit to love and honor is played out. This is a Great read

One of the greatest, tragic, love stories I've read!

Did he write any other books? I'll read all his books if I can ever find information on the author.