The African Samurai

This period of Japanese history gets adapted so often for good reason! This book is a fascinating imagining of that period and the life of a historical figure who I've only encountered as a footnote until recently. The characterizations are layered and plausible throughout and the author manages to provide an authentic depth to each one. It's also VERY readable, I crushed this in a day and a half and stayed up all night to finish. That's something I don't typically encounter with historical fiction. If you've never heard of Yasuke before, I think this is a fantastic introduction.