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Myth & Legend Fiction

The Name of the Blade

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  • 2014 first published
  • 358 pages
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Published in 2014, The Name of the Blade is a mythic fiction novel by Zoë Marriott. Much of the action takes place in England and London. It deals with Japanese Mythology, swords, teenagers and Swordsmen.

At about 358 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Japanese Mythology
  • Swords
  • Teenagers
  • Swordsmen
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Good and evil
  • Monsters
  • Gods and goddesses
  • Children's fiction
  • Youth
  • Japan

Quick answers

Who wrote The Name of the Blade?

The Name of the Blade was written by Zoë Marriott and first published in 2014.

What genre is The Name of the Blade?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is The Name of the Blade?

The median edition has 358 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Name of the Blade?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Chronicles of Narnia, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul and Anansi Boys.

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