The Dragon Scroll Audiobook

" Brilliantly written, Parker's prose is engaging and thought-provoking. "

" A competent mystery set in medieval japan. This book is the first in a series and is a little stiff. Later mysteries are smoother. But good characters, lively plot and good suspense. "

" I love this book and any stories about ancient Japan! "

" Uh, I just had to give up on this one. I figured out the mystery about halfway through but usually that's ok if the characters make me want to keep going. Didn't happen. Sayonara. "

" First I.J. Parker book I read. "

" fun read, interesting plot, likable characters "

" it was good, going smooth, and I just like anything about Japanese. "

" Interesting to read a mystery story set in 11th century Japan. Enjoyed this one more than the next in the series, Rashomon's Gate. "

" A nicely done mystery, which is enhanced by the interesting and realistic setting in 11th Century Japan. "

" The same formula as Norman VanGulik's Judge Dee stories with better dialogue and characterization. Glad to see this genre of detective stories continue. "

" A good story. Held my interest and I will read others in the series. "

" Beautifully written, this series. Ninth Century Japan and the Imperial court. Great history. Great characters. And best of all--great stories. "

" Meh. I found the characters to be pretty stereotypical- young, naive nobleman; faithful but cranky servant; femme fatale; tomboy... The plot was mildly interesting, and the details about medieval Japan were, too. Not sure the author captures the sensibilities of the era, though. "