Shibumi by Trevanian

So, this is a spy novel. Not the kind of book that I'm interested in, especially ones as dated as this one. It was originally published in 1984. The characters are so unbelievable. It kind of reminds me of bad 80's action flicks. 

Now, this book have have been the idea for Barry Eisler series (which I enjoyed more than this book). It moves at a slow pace and our (anti)hero is like superman. He can do anything. Except be loyal to anyone. The only person he is loyal to would be his Japanese stepfather. 

Shibuni means refinement (depending on the Kanji). That's the perfect title for his book. If only the book was good. The idea is great. Hal born of a Russian mother and Chinese father, raised in Japan with a Japanese stepfather, he learnt many things from his father, and he mastered everything. He is a big art lover and the most capable assassin. 

The way it was laid out and told was not for me.