--- product_id: 4495959 title: "47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012" brand: "john allynstephen turnbull" price: "₩50736" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/4495959-47-ronin-paperback-september-10-2012 store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # 47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012 **Brand:** john allynstephen turnbull **Price:** ₩50736 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012 by john allynstephen turnbull - **How much does it cost?** ₩50736 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/4495959-47-ronin-paperback-september-10-2012) ## Best For - john allynstephen turnbull enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john allynstephen turnbull brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Vrf5W-tZL.jpg) ![47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yXfJgsI6L.jpg) ![47 Ronin Paperback – September 10, 2012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aHfK+AZEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Reading *by E***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014* For those unfamiliar with the story, the 47 Ronin are one of the central stories from the time of the Samurai in Japanese culture. In the same way that stories of the Court of King Arthur might resonate with Anglos, this resonates with Japanese. It illustrates some of the central tenets of honour, persistence and courage that were admired in and from that period.Essentially, a Samurai warlord was betrayed at court and killed. That left his samurai retainers in a difficult position as they became ronin - samurai with no master. This was a difficult, shameful, thing in those days but they chose to embrace it as they sought to follow the higher dictates of honour and seek revenge. The ending is not a Western ending but is powerful and appropriate.This is a good reconstruction of the times, well written and appears to be faithful to known history. It is of course fictionalised history but it is fiction done well. This is a good yarn, which will entertain you as you comfort yourself that you're actually studying history. Lots of good action scenes, lots of fun and a satisfying ending. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars good historical fiction for light reading *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014* Before I launch into the review proper, I need to mention that this book is the first time that I have read the story of the 47 ronin. As a result, I’ll be evaluating this book as a standalone story rather than an adaption. In order to consider it an adaption, I need a baseline to compare it to, a baseline that I do not have. If you think about this book as a historical narrative, then it is horrible and not worth the time. However, its description never made it seem like a historical narrative at any time. Instead, it was designed and marketed as a book of historical fiction that was meant to entertain, a task that it accomplishes fairly well. John Arryn has obviously done his research and is able to describe Japanese culture of the time period very well. He also does it in a way that someone unfamiliar with the culture can understand. Unfortunately, the story moves somewhat slowly, but that is not a fault with the author himself. Most of the story itself is about the ronin waiting for the right time to attack the person they wish to kill. While the action may not be the focus, I found it enjoyable to watch the inner dynamics of the group, which is what the story focused on. One other downside that I found annoying was the portrayal of the ronin as unmistakable heroes and as the antagonists as clearly vile villains. I prefer when both sides of a story are portrayed. While not every other is capable of doing it, the book has a clearly drawn line of the two sides with not a lot of wiggle room. The good guys are clearly the good guys, and the bad guys are clearly the bad guys. All in all, it’s a good book for light reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars An OK read *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2006* I managed to pick up John Allyn's "47 Ronin Story" for a discount price, and recently finished my reading of it. It went pretty fast, and it was somewhat entertaining, but all in all, I was a bit disappointed.Firstly, the presentation itself is lacking in character. While this may be (and probably is) a deliberate attempt to muster some of the feel of Japanese works, he seems to miss the basic essence of some of those simplified presentations, and the result is a very stacatto feel to events and descriptions of the story. Are we supposed to understand/sympathize with Oishi, the leader of the band, who sacrifices everything for the sake of his lord? It is difficult with the material present. Years seem to pass by in days, and one never really gets a feel for how long these men waited to exact revenge for the death of their lord.Moreover, there is a distinctive Western feel to the story, particularly the romance between Oishi and his geisha (whose name escapes me). For example, at one point, she passionately throwing the covers off her naked body, she pins him down in the bed pleading with him to give up his thoughts of revenge. It seems very contrived, particularly considering the behavior to which she is accustomed (I apologize if one finds this to be a major plot spoiler, although IMHO, if a book can be spoiled by giving one or two plot lines, it isn't worth it's salt). While Allyn tells us that his story is indeed a fictional interpretation of events whose details are obscured, at best, some scenes simply feel out of place in his own rendition (no other woman in the book acts in this way, e.g.).However, as I mentioned, the book goes fast (it took me about 3 hours to read it), and it certainly serves as a good diversion (e.g. on a plane flight), but I like my books to have a bit more meat. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/4495959-47-ronin-paperback-september-10-2012](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/4495959-47-ronin-paperback-september-10-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*