Lian Hearn
Lian Hearn studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. A lifelong interest in Japan led to the study of the Japanese language and many trips to Japan. This fascination culminated in Lian writing Across the Nightingale Floor, the first in the internationally acclaimed Tales of the Otori series. Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon and The Harsh Cry of the Heron follow. Lian Hearn is the pseudonym under...See more
Lian Hearn studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. A lifelong interest in Japan led to the study of the Japanese language and many trips to Japan. This fascination culminated in Lian writing Across the Nightingale Floor, the first in the internationally acclaimed Tales of the Otori series. Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon and The Harsh Cry of the Heron follow. Lian Hearn is the pseudonym under which Gillian Rubinstein writes her adult literature. See less
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Lian Hearn book reviews
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Grass for His Pillow
by jab05, Jun 18, 2009
Great book, in great condition, would recommend book and seller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
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Brilliance of the Moon
An imperfect jewel, but still precious
The `Otori Trilogy' is a completely unique set of modern fantasy stories, truly refreshing in every way (especially in comparison to some other clichéd examples of the genre around at the moment) and ... Read More
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The Harsh Cry of the Heron
Sometimes, "Harsh" is good.
I put this book down after finishing it and realized that I was having a strong feeling of regret. Regret that the story had to end. Regret that I would not be experiencing the characters any more. ... Read More
