Across the Nightingale Floor

Unabridged
Author: Lian Hearn
Narrator: Various Artists
Genres: Fantasy, History, Fiction
Publisher: Highbridge Audio
Date: August 2002
Length: 8 hours, 30 minutes
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Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA
Abridged
Author: Lian Hearn
Narrator: Jamie Glover , Isla Blair
Genres: Fiction, Harry Potter & Fantasy
Publisher: MacMillan Audio Books (UK)
Date: March 2003
Length: 3 hours
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 0/5
Formats:
  • CD

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Overview

One boy. One journey. One hidden destiny.


In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord, Iida Sadamu, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.

Brought up in a remote mountain village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, Takeo has learned only the ways of peace. Why, then, does he possess the deadly skills that make him so valuable to the sinister Tribe? These supernatural powers will lead him to his violent destiny within the walls of Inuyama - and to an impossible longing for a girl who can never be his. His journey is one of revenge and treachery, honour and loyalty, beauty and magic, and the passion of first love.

Selected Reviews

Wish it was unabridged

by Bob King
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Across the Nightingale Floor

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (10)

Wish it was unabridged

Written by Bob King on April 5th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Excellent book. Beautifully written and very well narrated. Although the Japan depicted was imaginary, Lian Hearn did a very good job of adhering to the ancient Japanese way of life, the hierarchical structure of their society, etc. So the environment he created felt real. Because the book is abridged you will miss some details, particularly it seems in Takeo’s training, but those omissions did not take away from the excellent story line. I cannot wait to receive the next book in the series, which is unabridged.

Across the Nightingale Floor

Written by Anonymous on February 6th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great story and great narrators. I would be interested to hear the unabridged version but the abridged version was wonderful. Often, abridged books seem thin but I really enjoyed this one. I look forward to more books by this author.

Nightingale floor

Written by Jo Lindsey on November 13th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I don't usually rent abridged versions of books but this one was excellent. The story grabbed my attention from the beginning and made me want more. I am facinated by Takeo's fight to stay alive when so many are trying to kill or control him. I cheered Kaede's struggle to claim her freedom and independence as a woman. Their love is very powerful and engaging I hope they get some long years together. Can't wait to listen to book two.

More than I expected

Written by Anonymous on November 10th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This isn't the typical book I would go for, but I ended up looking forward to my commutes so that I could continue listening to it. If you compare it to calligraphy, it makes sense... a quick glance just shows some simple lines of ink on a page, but there is more to it. Written in simple and straightforward language, it was clear and direct, and built on the shoulders of Japanese samurai fancy.

Excellent

Written by Scott Janulewicz on October 18th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I got this book in the mail not even remembering I had ordered it. What a great surprise. Action, adventure, romance, mysticism, it's got it all. For me the reader can make or break the book. The woman reader was annoying the man reader was good.

Across the Nightingale Floor

Written by Janice Church on October 16th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Compelling. Action packed. The imaginary setting seems real.

Across the Nightingale Floor

Written by Mark Pope on November 7th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Interesting premise, good characterization. Reminds me of James Clavell's Asian Saga novels (King Rat, Noble House, Shogun, Tai-pan) in that it immerses the reader in the culture and teaches while entertaining.

Across the Nightingale Florr

Written by Anonymous on October 3rd, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Wonderful! Can't wait for the next set of CD's to see what happens.

Great Listen

Written by MLG on February 8th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great listen. I was drawn into the story right away. I look forward to the rest of the series.

Across the Nightingale Floor

Written by James Evans-White on October 3rd, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I loved the world that was created in this book. Great surpize that there were two narrators, really counter-pointed the male/female lead characters.

Selected Reviews

Wish it was unabridged

by Bob King
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Across the Nightingale Floor

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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