Memoirs of a Geisha

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Summary: Stunning revelation of a very foreign culture.
Review: Before devouring this book in less than two days, I thought of geishas as weak and subservient "delicate flowers". How surprising and heartening it was to find that the delicacy is an illusion carefully created by very clever women to mask the intelligence and wit with which they manipulate difficult circumstances to their best advantage. Sayuri's story is told with the fascinating detail a close friend would reveal in an intimate conversation. I wanted to linger in her world for a long time. Unfortunately, I couldn't stop turning the pages to make the story last.

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Summary: IT WAS A NON-CLOSED BOOK
Review: I never read a book more wonderful than this one.You get caught up in it in the first paragraph.Read the book ,You'll like it.I promise.

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Summary: A beautiful and fascinating novel
Review: I really enjoyed reading this story. I learned something about a dying Japanese tradition and felt for a moment that I was living in Kyoto in the early 1900s. I wish that Golden had spent more time on the relationship with the chairman as it was so much a part of her life and everything she did. But definitely an enjoyable read.

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Summary: IF YOU ARE A READER OF NON FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS
Review: Normally, I only read non-fiction but a colleague suggested this book so I tried it. From the first page, I was captivated. The book is interesting, descriptive and overall just a wonderful story.

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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read.
Review: This is a masterpiece of writing. Every sentence is a gem

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Summary: actually just a hair under 5 stars
Review: I was drawn into the heroine's life and thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. The two flaws are the abbreviated treatment of World War II and the rather abrupt ending. Perhaps Golden intended the reader to infer that the protagonist found these topics to be too difficult--or personal--to "discuss," but that didn't really come through. However, I'd definitely recommend this. Arthur Golden's novel is well-crafted and insightful.

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Summary: intriguing and captivating. Definitely a must read
Review: A great book. Very detailed and ornate descriptions. Intriguing representation of the life of a Geisha and the Chinese culture. I can't believe a man wrote this book.

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Summary: fantastic!!!!!
Review: never thought i would really read this book all the way to the end, but . . . it was fantastic!! i couldn't put it down! so beautiful and realistic that somewhere along the way i wasn't sure whether it really was fiction anymore. a masterpiece, and everyone i have passed this book on to agrees!!!

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Summary: An interesting story, but told in a stilted manner.
Review: While Golden has come up with an interesting story, there is much that is repetitive in this tale of a geisha's development and tribulations. I also found many of the characters lacked complexity, and the twists and turns of the story quite predictable.

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Summary: Brilliant Storytelling
Review: "Memoirs of a Geisha" is a beautiful novel which I found hard to put down! The unforgettable characters and careful attention to detail make this book a must read. The fascinating story of Nitta Sayuri, and her life as a geisha, is told with historical authenticity. The 434 pages in this book will turn quickly, as you desire to hear Sayuri's voice speak of her transformation from a young, naive girl into one of Japan's most renowned geisha. "Memoirs of a Geisha" left me wanting the story to continue, and that is why this book is one of my favorites!