The Kyoto Complex a thriller about the Japanese Mind Jon Lee Junior Books
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Here is a thriller that has factual research, artistic mood, and literary polish - for the intellectuals ; as well as action, suspense, and an original story - to give honey to the bears. Its issues are also of great topical importance ; and so this good old-fashioned tale has a universal appeal for now.
The book's fictional story is about Japan's undercover operations to abduct young children of Japanese-Western marriages, in order to create a live gene-pool. These children are needed as potential scientists for Japan's future program in atomic weapons - and for the development of her military technology.
The 'Kyoto Complex' is slightly similar to 'The Boys from Brazil' ; though with the sub-plot that Tokyo is secretly developing a nuclear arsenal. Enigmatic Japan is dissected with a Dan-Brown interest. At the same time, though, the personal side of the story largely revolves around a single character and family. Thus, the events are believable, the plot has structural logic, and the tone is down-to-earth.
With regard to its message for today, 'The Kyoto Complex' is prophetic in the way 'The Riddle of the Sands' was in predicting German rearmament, a hundred years ago. It argues that Japan could now be secretly developing nuclear weapons.
Research was carried out in Kyoto for five years.
The Kyoto Complex a thriller about the Japanese Mind Jon Lee Junior Books
If you enjoy an international thriller with a bit of a twist then this novel from Jon Lee Junior is for you. Having enjoyed Lee's humorous yet thought-provoking style in his first novel "A Coward in Modern China" I was keen to read more. The Kyoto Complex is a thriller rather than the previous comedy but Lee's trademark irony and wit remain. The novel is written from an alternate viewpoint in which Japan is the old enemy and her true designs for the future are brought into question. Secret nuclear arming, genetic engineering, international espionage, and of course a non-assuming Brit in the middle - all of these ingredients added up to an entertaining fast-paced thriller which I did find hard to put down. Throughout the book Lee pokes fun at trendy global perspectives and looks to deeper historical roots of nationalism and colliding civilisations. Overall I can highly recommend this, an intriguing plot, amusing characters, well-research historical insights, and a provoking look at international politics, five stars.Product details
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The Kyoto Complex a thriller about the Japanese Mind Jon Lee Junior Books Reviews
So who rubbed Lee the wrong way. I have been travelling to Japan twice a year for the past 20 years and true somethings are cut off for me as I am not Japanese, but that is just the way it is . I never came into contact with anyone as anti-Western as Lee portrays the Japanese. Sure they a pro-Japan, it not to the exclusion of all others.
Especially enjoyed this book as I was stationed in Japan for two years. A little harsh on the Japanese in some respects. I found them to be mostly warm and welcoming to Americans. Finally, still an engrossing read.
If you enjoy an international thriller with a bit of a twist then this novel from Jon Lee Junior is for you. Having enjoyed Lee's humorous yet thought-provoking style in his first novel "A Coward in Modern China" I was keen to read more. The Kyoto Complex is a thriller rather than the previous comedy but Lee's trademark irony and wit remain. The novel is written from an alternate viewpoint in which Japan is the old enemy and her true designs for the future are brought into question. Secret nuclear arming, genetic engineering, international espionage, and of course a non-assuming Brit in the middle - all of these ingredients added up to an entertaining fast-paced thriller which I did find hard to put down. Throughout the book Lee pokes fun at trendy global perspectives and looks to deeper historical roots of nationalism and colliding civilisations. Overall I can highly recommend this, an intriguing plot, amusing characters, well-research historical insights, and a provoking look at international politics, five stars.
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