James Clavell

2 summariesHistorical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction

James Clavell was a British author and screenwriter known for his historical fiction set in Asia. His notable works include "Shōgun," a sweeping epic about a British navigator in feudal Japan, and "King Rat," which explores life in a Japanese POW camp during World War II. Clavell's writing often reflects his experiences as a prisoner of war and his interest in Eastern culture.

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Books by James Clavell

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Shōgun
James Clavell
4.4 (147k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Washed ashore in feudal Japan, an ambitious English pilot becomes a pawn and a player in a ruthless samurai lord's quest for ultimate power, navigating a treacherous world of honor, intrigue, and forbidden love.
King Rat
James Clavell
3.5 (8k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a Japanese WWII POW camp, an American corporal manipulates despair to build a black market empire, dominating all within his reach.