Comments on: 2007 - The 47th Samurai

By: Chris G

Chris G — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:31:33 +0000

I have read all of Stephen Hunters books and loved them all especially books with the Swaggers in them, although Dirty white Boys was outstanding.The 47th Samurai was FANTASTIC I could not put it down. Great job Mr Hunter and I look forward to your next book.
Chris G

By: Forrest Anderson

Forrest Anderson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:27 +0000

Steven Hunter is one of my ‘must read’ authors. I truly enjoy the hero figures that he creates, as well as, the situations that he puts them under. This novel had one trivial error that might only be noticed by seasoned motorcyclists. The Japanese have unique motorcycle licensing. Only two in ten get their license and they have to start on very small machines and to get a slightly bigger machine they have to take another test. And since they only allow one test per person annually it would take three to five years of riding experience to qualify to ride/own 400 cc machine. By that time they would be very good riders, not the scared, inexperienced rider portrayed in this novel. However, this did not keep me from enjoying this very exciting story.

By: Michael Mayfield-Brown

Michael Mayfield-Brown — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:26:19 +0000

I picked up 47th Samurai at the National Book Festival in DC and got it signed by Mr. Hunter while I was there. That book is one of my favorites and I’m glad I didn’t miss out on it. I look forward to reading your other works.

By: Michael Rinaldi

Michael Rinaldi — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:22:08 +0000

Just recently I finished “47th Samurai”. I found it to be exciting, intriquing and very entertaining. Being nearly the same age as Bob Lee Swagger, a retired police sniper and a long time student of Kendo and other martial arts, I saw a little of Bob Lee in myself. I felt I truly knew him and could understand his frustrations and challanges. It is hard for us “old warriors” to accept that we are not same “young warriors” we used to be. I feel Mr. Hunter truly captured the spirit of the samurai and the spirit of the sword. I have read all the books in the Bob Lee saga and greatly look forward to the next. Thank You Mr. Hunter.

By: Wes

Wes — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:53:48 +0000

Just finished this book and I could not put it down. Nothing like an old guy like Bob Lee learning a new thing. I actually almost got put out of my own bedroom by my wife because I couldn’t stop reading this. Mr. Hunter, great book. Thanks and I look forward to the next one by you.