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Tokyo Bay: A Novel of Japan Kindle Edition

by Anthony Grey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 353 ratings
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A thrilling novel of the West’s first journeys to Japan from “a master storyteller” and theacclaimed author of Saigon and Peking (The Kansas City Star).
 
A fleet of ships billowing black smoke steam past Japan’s tributary islands in July 1853, setting off panic among a people who have been sealed off from the rest of the world for over two hundred years. Commodore Matthew Perry has arrived, sent by the US president to open Japan to American ships and trade—by force, if necessary.
 
Navy lieutenant Robert Eden, an idealistic New Englander, immediately recognizes that the colonial intentions of his countrymen will ignite a violent conflict with the feudal, sword-wielding samurai. Inspired to pursue peace, he jumps ship and finds himself plunged into a world of frightful and noble warriors, artfully exotic geishas, and a distraught populace who view the Americans as monsters.
 
Eden tries to bridge the divide between two proud, unyielding cultures in the name of morality, but he may not survive to see the lasting harmony he hopes to create.
 
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“The historical panorama is told through people compellingly, with the potent gift of the storyteller, which keeps the reader tensely turning the pages. . . . The characters are three-dimensional, vivid; the aura of old Japan as strong and filmic as a ‘No’ drama, the love scenes as delicate, sensual and erotic as woodblock by Hokusai.” —Eastern Daily Press

“[Grey] has hit upon a winning formula for historical novels that rest on solid research and are painstakingly balanced.” —The Japan Times

About the Author

Anthony Grey became a foreign correspondent with Reuters after beginning his career in journalism in Norfolk, England, where he was born and educated. He reported on the Cold War from East Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Sofia, and Bucharest for two years before being assigned to China to cover the Cultural Revolution. There, his imprisonment by Red Guards in a house beside the historic Forbidden City of China’s emperors attracted worldwide headlines for over two years. After his release, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to journalism, and was named UK Journalist of the Year. He has gone on to become a radio and television broadcaster, bestselling historical novelist, independent publisher, and frequent public speaker. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NOC5JO8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (November 18, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2797 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 459 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 353 ratings

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Anthony Grey became a foreign correspondent with Reuters after beginning his career in journalism in Norfolk, England, where he was born and educated. He reported on the Cold War from East Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Sofia, and Bucharest for two years before being assigned to China to cover the Cultural Revolution. There, his imprisonment by Red Guards in a house beside the historic Forbidden City of China's emperors attracted worldwide headlines for over two years. After his release, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to journalism, and was named UK Journalist of the Year. He has gone on to become a radio and television broadcaster, bestselling historical novelist, independent publisher, and frequent public speaker. 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating History and Intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015
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Using a variety of research, the author has created a novel both believable and interesting. A new understanding of this time in history is presented. I fully appreciate the views of humanity' s universal oneness that is abruptly expressed by several characters. This is well written and exciting. A great read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015
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My review is on Goodreads. I received this book through a special promotion through Amazon.

The core story is true. The author's imagination builds an intriguing story about Japan through his imaginary characters. The connection between the American Indian and the Japanese is well said. American aggression into Japan in the 19th century is told through Robert Eden who has American Indian blood. The gist of his story was that all mankind is connected and treating one another humanely is a purpose of the highest order. The author's mechanics of good writing were excellent. He was a little long on the dream sequences, and Perry's foray onto Japanese soil became tedious rather than climactic. The Japanese names were pronounceable for me, an American reader. (Thank you, sir!) The history of the isolated country of Japan remains intriguing today.

Thank you, Mr. Grey, for a good read.
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mlnate
3.0 out of 5 stars Anthony Grey is a wonderful writer.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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Anthony Grey is a wonderful writer....this is the third novel of his that I've read, but unlike his 50-year epics, Saigon and Peking, this story only takes place in the month of July 1853. While it gives a nice introduction to the feudal state of Japan against the expansionist motives of the United States (and Western countries generally), the story is relatively slow-moving with lots of setting descriptions at the expense of action, and the characters are not as well developed as in Grey's previous novels. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Tokyo Bay and do recommend the book; but for those that have read Grey's other novels, don't expect another riveting read like the others are.
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Steve Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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Captivating story centered around a young idealistic American officer and the contact with a Japanese people withdrawn from the world. This was a well written novel I couldn't put down.
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ian
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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I got half way and stopped reading have gone back to finish it but cannot bring myself to do so . Too slow moving and too ponderous
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George E. Dawson
4.0 out of 5 stars ILLUMINATING AND ENGAGING.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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”As evidence of our friendly intentions we have brought but four smaller ships, designing, should it become necessary, to return to Yedo in the spring with a much larger force. But it is expected that the government of Your Imperial Majesty will render such a return unnecessary, by acceding at once to the very reasonable and pacific overtures contained in the President’s later …”—Location 7589

Perhaps it was a mistake to read several goodreads reviews, before reading my second Anthony Grey novel: TOKYO BAY: A NOVEL OF JAPAN. The consensus of those reviews seemed to be that this novel fell somewhat short of his stellar storytelling in SAIGON.

Less than or not, Tokyo Bay is an interesting, informative, and entertaining read. Now I’m looking forward to reading Gray’s other novel, Peking.

Recommendation: Good background on the forced opening of the nation of Japan (for good or ill) to the larger world.

“Why couldn’t we leave them to choose for themselves whether they wished to join the rest of the world — and when.”—Location 1718

Kindle edition, 8,147 Locations (whatever that may be)
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Sekhar Banerjee
3.0 out of 5 stars Not so Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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The novel, a little boring, is based on a single historic event - Commodore Perry’s visit to Japan in 1853. I am sure, the author has good reasons, but tome as a reader, the storyline is very weak and in many instances melodramatic to the point that some may even doubt validity of the historic event.
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F. Wellington
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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The well known story of Commodore Perry's first visit to Japan provides the framework for this poignant tale, so compellingly written that I found it almost impossible to put down. I think that every reader will identify with at least one character in the book, and in doing so may discover new insights about human nature, and whether or not there are really any differences among the many peoples and religions on earth. Mr. Grey is a consummate writer and I will certainly read others of his books.
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Harvey J. Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as others
Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2019
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Seemed much wordier than his others. Got impatient with it whereas didn't with Saigon etc. Still worth a read.
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Sharon Kellhofer
5.0 out of 5 stars Tokyo Bay
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2012
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I really enjoy books by -Anthony Grey and this is no exception ,although not quite as good as Saigon,it still makes a very interesting read once you get into the book.
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Nick B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2016
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An excellent mix of fact and fiction.
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