Got some real gay romance vibes between Makoto and Takeo towards the end too, certainly a more convincing personal relationship than the one he has with and Kaede. Part of me thinks the cliche elements of the story are meant to be commentary on mythology and folklore, “a tale as old as time”. It left me curious to see if she had anything original to say, but also because I was genuinely endeared by the writing and characters.
Set in an imaginary, ancient Japanese society dominated by warring. In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord, Iida Sadamu, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread. I’m wondering if the following book will be a purposeful shake up. Across the Nightingale Floor is such a work-a magical creation of a world beyond time. In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Hearn is clearly competent, and the narrative was so obvious that it made me expect twists instead. In a word cliche, but it left me wanting more. This feels like a missed opportunity to characterise a villain, but then that’s a problem with the narrative too.
I mean no disrespect to Aiko, but her performance is quite a step behind Kevin’s, who delivers more drama, and vocal variety, Iidaa is never voiced by Kevin, as most of his lines are spoken in scenes that centre Kaede (whose chapters are read by Aiko).
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