The "skills" of the Tribe are a bit nebulous, but there seem to be elements of fantasy here - Takeo learns he has powers beyond those of a normal person, but these powers are not exaggerated in the manner of contemporary young adult literature, instead being minor augmentations to existing human functions. This novel works well, however, despite many potential flaws. General YA tropes of good and evil are blurred here, which makes for a more philosophically complex novel but generally a weaker adventure story. Unlike most young adult novels, which either end happily or end terribly in the name of the shock factor, Across the Nightingale Floor ends ambiguously, with the reader unsure whether to celebrate or cry.
It's not quite clear which party is completely evil, as many conflicting interests desire the same thing, and somewhere along the line almost all of Takeo's new friends are killed.
Its ending, however, is unlike the traditional story in that motivations and alliances become a bit blurred. It's certainly an entertaining story - although the plot isn't quite as developed as those of later books, there is still a healthy balance of action, contemplation, adventure, and philosophy, complete with a bit of romance sprinkled in. In another, however, it is a simple story about warring states, a meaningful mentor, and a beautiful girl, the type of story that appeals to teenage boys all over the world. In one sense, this is a novel about the response to grief. Lord Otori, later known as Shigeru, helps him through this painful process by giving him lessons and wise aphorism on which to meditate. Grief is a major theme here a lot of the novel's conflict is internal, as Takeo must learn to move on in spite of tragedy. This unfortunate circumstance provides the backdrop for the rest of the novel everything Takeo goes through is the indirect result of that one terrible incident. The beginning of this novel sees Takeo, a young man from a small, peaceful society called the Hidden, returning home to find his family slaughtered and his village in ruins. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪcross the Nightingale Floor is a young adult action/adventure novel set in a fictional land in feudal Japan. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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