Historical Fiction
The Harsh Cry of the Heron
2016·736 pages
Sixteen years after peace is won, Lord Otori Takeo and his wife face renewed political intrigue, spirit magic, and war in a feudal Japan-like realm.
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Sixteen years after peace is won, Lord Otori Takeo and his wife face renewed political intrigue, spirit magic, and war in a feudal Japan-like realm.
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The surprise fourth installment, the epic conclusion of Lian Hearn's beloved, bestselling Tales of the OtoriThe Harsh Cry of the Heron: The Last Tale of the Otori is a truly epic novel. It is the rich and satisfying conclusion to the Tales of the Otori series that both completes the characters' lives-prophesied and otherwise-and brilliantly illuminates unexpected aspects of the entire Otori saga. The Harsh Cry of the Heron is the only fitting end to such a stirring series: a book that takes the ...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Multiple romantic relationships with several intimate scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battle scenes, sword fights, and deaths throughout the story.
Profanity
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Minimal strong language present.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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References to sacred creatures, spirits, and ritual practices.
Magic & witchcraft
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Spirit possession, supernatural creatures, and magic central to the plot.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Dynastic power struggles and political machinations drive the narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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Character deaths occur, but no on-page suicide or self-harm.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of loss, sacrifice, and feudal-era suffering depicted.
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