I liked it, but can't say I loved it like Jill did (and damn, I wish I could talk to her about it!!). Even more so, he did not believe that there could be someone with great kindness and sense of justice, who would be so considerate of others without asking anything in return. First of all, sorry if this is the wrong subreddit for this kind of question! First of all, sorry if this is the wrong subreddit for this kind of question!
There really wasn't much for him to go back to. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Now for my question: during the climactic scene where the English ship is firing on Dejima and Jacob and the doctor are in the watchtower, I was puzzled by a couple of things. Oh, wait... wasn't it that they'd finally assigned another Chief to Dejima and he didn't escape as much as he was banished? I'm not quite sure how the eventual escape happened or why the magistrate had to commit suicide either. It is a historical novel set during the Dutch trading concession with Japan in the late 18th century, during the period of Japanese history known as Sakoku Newcomers welcome. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, first published in 2010, is the fifth novel by British author David Mitchell. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook. He did not believe in the good nature of human… The The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. I'm pretty unclear about how he finally gott off Dejima, too, Jodi.
Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet -- SPOILERS. I read that section quickly as well, and would have to reread to give a more in-depth analysis. I never did finish the book anyway.
Sorry, I can't make the chat tomorrow. And why did the English captain turn the ship away unexpectedly? This is a moderated subreddit. I have finished the book and I did enjoy it well enough but didn't love it like Barb and Jodi apparently. Initially I thought that, in all that time, not another Dutch ship had arrived that could take him away. Popping in very quickly before I have to go to work - finished it last night. But then it said that Grote had been there a couple of times. I thought it was two paragraphs about the gulls; it's actually the first very long paragraph of Chapter Thirty-Nine, p. 451-452 in my book (hardcover version). Why were Jacob and the doctor up there in the first place? Cookies help us deliver our Services. The scene had me on the edge of my seat for the couple of chapters it spanned and I read it fast despite myself due to excitement and I feel like I may have missed something. When life gives you lemons, throw them back and demand chocolate. Friendly book discussions. I don't really think he wanted to leave that much, since his son was there and he'd been there so long.
Kept going like that throughout the whole book. Jodi, I'm with you - liked it, didn't love it. It was slow in the beginning, then picked up, then slow. Now for my question: during the climactic scene where the English ship is firing on Dejima and Jacob and the doctor are in … Yan Wushi had walked a path full of blood and corpses. I think reading it initially in short snatches meant it took a long time to read and I was ready for it to finish by the time I got to the end. A couple of post chat questions / thoughts: I'll have to go back and look at the paragraphs about the gulls again because I don't remember that. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet - NO Spoilers, Thousand Autumns/Jabob de Zoet - Chat Log, Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet -- SPOILERS. When I was reading it, I liked it but the second I put it down I forgot what I had read.
If The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet shows a strong family likeness to [his earlier books], his fifth novel also spins fresh creatures from a prodigious creative DNA. There were some religious undertones to the event, and I think it was suggested that Jacob's faith or courage saved him and made the captain cease his attack. Back later, gotta run! Share. He did not believe in the good nature of humanity. Or, if you have a theory, please share. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, at first glane, is just that: however, the author has entered uncharted waters by venturing into an area which is seldom explored in historical novels, by choosing Japan during her international isolation as the venue and making the clerk of the erstwhile Dutch East India company, the unlikely hero. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. It's the chapter in which Shiroyama commits suicide / murders Enomoto. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet: a couple of questions [Spoilers!] Yan Wushi had walked a path full of blood and corpses. He did not believe in the good nature of humanity. I won't able to make the chat today either. I was glad that some sort of tie-up was printed at the end but was wishing it was more explicit. Just picking up my daughter from her college. Perhaps these were not answered in the story but in case I missed/forgot some small detail that set up or explained either, I'd get a lot of satisfaction to know. I know that Jacob wonders about the latter himself but I wasn't sure if some clue was given to the reader. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
My understanding was that Jacob felt a sense of responsibility as being in charge of Dejima, and also kind of wanted to be a martyr. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Approximately where was that, Vanessa? Even more so, he did not believe that there could be someone with great kindness and sense of justice, who would be so considerate of others without asking anything in return. Share with: Link: Copy link. From some angles it looks a more conventional novel of historical events (and pseudo-events) than its forerunners. Thousand Autumns Raws: Author: Meng Xi Shi Status: 128 + 13 extra chapters (Complete) Summary: Yan Wushi had walked a path full of blood and corpses. Press J to jump to the feed.