Ninja: Unmasking the Myth was a fascinating read from start to finish. I enjoyed the way the book covered both the known facts and the way the myth of the ninja has developed in popular culture. The work was clearly well researched and full of interesting information; however, a couple of the chapters felt a little 'dry', which is why it gets four stars from me, rather than five, as I did have to persevere through those before things picked up again. As someone currently learning Japanese, I appreciated the inclusion of kanji for some of the terms mentioned, with explanations of their meaning and origin, as that added an extra layer to the book. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to those interested in the idea of the ninja or anyone keen to learn more about Japanese history and culture.

Very informative! I've been quite interested into Japanese culture, especially in Ninjas. To be fair - my "knowledge" about them has so far come from Animes and books and they've always been portrayed rather different.
It was great to read some more actual references about Ninjas and Japanese culture and get a more realistic view on that.
Very informative and an actually educational read!
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