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Overview

The new beginning and the grand finale of the celebrated Tales of the Otori is “rivetingly elegant” (Washington Post).

Heaven's Net Is Wide is the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru—the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan. The first and the last tale, it introduces readers to the strange and beautiful world of the Otori and closes the circle where it opened in Across the Nightingale Floor. Set in a mythical, medieval Japan, this epic historical fantasy of revenge and betrayal, honor and loyalty, beauty, passion, and the overwhelming power of love, has enthralled millions of ...

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Overview

The new beginning and the grand finale of the celebrated Tales of the Otori is “rivetingly elegant” (Washington Post).

Heaven's Net Is Wide is the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru—the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan. The first and the last tale, it introduces readers to the strange and beautiful world of the Otori and closes the circle where it opened in Across the Nightingale Floor. Set in a mythical, medieval Japan, this epic historical fantasy of revenge and betrayal, honor and loyalty, beauty, passion, and the overwhelming power of love, has enthralled millions of readers the world over—and now, with the cycle complete, its audience will only continue to grow.

Editorial Reviews

Elizabeth Ward
There is, in fact, much to enjoy. Lian Hearn (a pseudonym for Gillian Rubinstein, a British-born Australian who made her reputation with fantasies for younger readers) is a serious student of Japan. She has lived there, immersed herself in its history and culture and reportedly learned its difficult, elliptical language…Her feeling for the place and its past is apparent here, as in all the books, in numerous little touches.
—The Washington Post
From The Critics

Set in a brutal and breathtaking feudal Japan, this lyrical and moving prequel to Hearn's Tales of the Otori and also the fifth and final entry in this epic chronicle of ruthless warlords and ill-fated love (after 2006's The Harsh Cry of the Heron), focuses on the early life of Otori Shigeru, the young heir to the Otori clan. Raised in a strictly hierarchical society that reveres loyalty and honor, the adolescent Shigeru witnesses firsthand how treachery and duplicity play an integral role in the deaths of thousands of Otori warriors, the bloody annihilation of his family and, inevitably, his complete and utter degradation. As a dispossessed heir, Shigeru finds strength and retributive inspiration in the teachings of his former mentor, warrior-monk Matsuda Shingen, and in his illicit relationship with the resourceful Lady Maruyama, whose life has also been devastated by the Tohan. Equal parts historical fiction, high fantasy and revelatory Taoist fable, the now complete Tales of the Otori is a saga to be treasured. (July)

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781594489532
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 8/16/2007
  • Pages: 496
  • Series: Tales of the Otori Series, #5
  • Product dimensions: 6.30 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Lian Hearn was born in England and has a lifelong interest in Japan.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2012

    Amazing Series!

    LOVE THIS BOOK!!! Lian Hearn is one of the most important author in the century!! Anybody who have read Harry Pottery or Lord of the Rings simply must read the entire series of the tales of the Otori. You will submerged yourself into a world full magic, romance, action, adventure, and tragedy. A beautiful story set in Medieval Japan. This Books is definitely a most have!

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  • Posted March 20, 2011

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    What started it all

    Heaven's Net is Wide:
    The first book in the Otori series. The book starts with the start up bringing of Shigeru and the original alliances between the clans. It winds through the losses and challenges Shigeru faced and what helped build his character and win the love of his people, which is a strong theme through the other books. There are wars, bargains, hostages, love and new life. Several religions vie for supremacy and are the cause of many of deaths and abuses in the book. A great story about how the characters in the series started and were drawn together through many fateful decisions. A

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  • Posted March 30, 2009

    Other Prequels Cant Touch This!

    Found it best how it showed the true history from the very beginning! Helps the reader understand why these books have a plot at all! Loved it and I know others will too!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2008

    What happened to the fast pace?

    Wow...Lian Hearn really lost it in this book. The author clearly lost sight of the true purpose of the Otori series. While the Trilogy and subsequent Sequel were amazing, this prequel fell way too short. It was good to see the background of Otori Shigeru and the trouble that he faced throughout his childhood, but I feel that this novel lacks the action and and fast pace that the other novels employed. So basically, if you're into gushy love novels about seperated lovers then this book is for you. But if you're not, then I'd recommend just skipping over this book and not letting yourself be dissapointed.

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  • Posted December 9, 2008

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    Otori Shigeru is the young heir to the powerful ruthless Otori clan. Yet in spite of growing up in an authoritarian pyramidal hierarchy, he understands that greater Japanese society and especially his clan venerate loyalty. --- However, his lessons were also tempered as an adolescent when he observed how dishonorable some behaved seditious backstabbing by his uncles and an assault from the Iida family to gain power. The culmination occurs when his uncles¿ perfidy and the Iida betrayal lead to the deaths of thousands of Otori warriors at Yaeahara and the eradication of his family. He lives, but is heir to nothing as the Otori clan was exterminated. Although those who murdered his family want him dead so he symbolizes nothing, Shigeru survives with an inner fortitude made stronger with what he saw enhanced by a desire for retribution. He turns to his former mentor warrior-monk Matsuda Shingen for guidance and patience, and meets Lady Maruyama who keeps him human and more as she knows what he is going through as the Tohan destroyed much of what she held sacred. However, the hope for retribution might begin in a mountainous village ¿ --- The fifth Tales of the Otori is a brilliant novel that brings the beginning and the end to this great saga of Medieval Japan. The story line is a superb historical fantasy as the audience learns much of how Otori got to where he ends. Fans of the series will fully appreciate this great finish that is also the beginning as HEAVEN¿S NET IS WIDE completes this non-linear epic saga with a sweeping winner. --- Harriet Klausner

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