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Length7h 57m
About this audiobook
An immersive new 3D Spatial Audio edition of the classic epic novel that captured the heart of a culture and the imagination of the world, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell
After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen: Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne’s loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.
Powerful and engrossing, capturing both the rich pageantry and stark realities of life in feudal Japan, Shōgun is a critically acclaimed powerhouse of a book. Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action melds seamlessly with intricate historical detail and raw human emotion. Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but also one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan. Shakespearean in both scope and depth, Shōgun is, as the New York Times put it, “…not only something you read—you live it.” Provocative, absorbing, and endlessly fascinating, there is only one: Shōgun.
Booktrack is an immersive soundtrack experience paired with the traditional audiobook narration, designed to enhance the storytelling. With carefully crafted ambiences, the listener is instantly transported to the location of the scene. By using well placed and appropriately selected music, the emotional impact of the story is highlighted, all while not distracting the listener from the narration. The Booktrack Soundtrack experience serves as a supporting cast to the narration, marrying the advancements in modern technology with the timeless art of storytelling. When you purchase this Booktrack edition you receive the original audiobook narration supported by a custom crafted soundtrack.
Contents: Shōgun, Part 1, Book 1: Prologue – Chapter 9
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byRalph Lister
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 22, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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