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Summary: Incredible
Review: When I first read Memoirs of a Geisha, I had no idea it wasn't a real biography. I was crying at the last page, and when I turned it you can imagine my disappointment when I found out a man wrote this incredible work of fiction. The whole story is well written, like memories, not a lot of dialogue, but more like remembering something that happened a long time ago. I still reread this book; it creates real images and scenes in my head. I can't wait until the movie comes out - I hope it does the book justice.
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Summary: beautiful and unforgetfull
Review: the memoirs of ageisha start with chiyo-an nine year old staying in yorido-who along with her sister is sold -the sister to a prostitutuin house and chiyo to ahouse to train her to be a geisha-she resists-and tries to run away-only to be caught and punished. it looks as thought she will never get out of the maids life-then things begin to happen-she meets the chairman-and mameha----who becomes her elder sister--and trains her to be a geisha. as an novice she meets nou-a friend of the chairmans-who falls in love with her. now called sayuri--chiyo knows that letting nou come close will distance the chairman----yet more she tries to reach the chairman the more circumstances seem to stand in her way. also caught in her story are hastumomo-and pumpkin.
the story is told in beautiful language---it moves you-and sayuri-finds aplace in your heart----her life may seem handed to her on a silver platter-but one must remember--she has had to pass through fire to achieve that position.
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Summary: Memoirs of a Geisha
Review: Prior to reading this book, I had little knowledge of the world of geisha. The author, Arthur Golden, has a skill of weaving historical facts with his fiction. So not only was I thoroughly delighted with the story, but also gained some knowledge at the same time. At the very start, he places us at the beginning of a young girl's life and takes us through the stages of her life up to old age. He takes the reader by the hand and places you in the middle of the scenes he paints with his words. It is a remarkably beautiful book which I hated coming to an end.
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Summary: Enchanting
Review: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden has to be one of the greatest books I've ever read. Though it is a fictional novel, it's told like a memoir of a famous Japanese Geisha. The story starts out like this. When Chiyo is a young girl she and her sister are taken from the Japanese fishing village they live in and brought to Kyoto, a famous Geisha district. And when Chiyo and her sister are separated Chiyo is left alone in a Geisha house defenseless to the cruel and conceited Hatsumoto and tough leaders of the house. Miserable and lonely Chiyo has no idea that she will one day become Sayuri, a famous Japanese Geisha that people will talk about for years. Memoirs of a geisha is not only a fascinating story filled with a colorful cast of characters and a brilliant story line but it is also historically satisfying and accurate. If you've ever wanted to learn about the customs and practices of the Japanese Geisha, or just want to read an amazing book, read this. I swear you will not be disappointed. I only hope Liza Dalby (the only westerner ever to become a Geisha) does a good job in creating the movie. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Summary: romantic
Review: the memories of ageisha-opens the magical world of gion for us. at the same time we are shown reality-the difficulties chiyo faces-and her transformation into sayuri are beautifully told. her love for the chairman--and her affection for nou are well described. it is an book so lyrical---that it comes back to you long after u'v shut it.
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Summary: One of the best contemporary novels.
Review: This novel takes you into the world of the geisha. I think this story is loved by all because we all can relate with the main characters of Sayuri, Mameha or Hatsumomo. After reading this novel I no longer think of geisha as a mysterious oddity to stare at....but as women with real emotions.
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Summary: Enjoyable page turner
Review: There is something addictive about "Memoirs of a Geisha." I zoomed through this book at a record pace. It's like a meal entirely of popcorn. Tasty, fun, but not really filling.The speed with which this book gets read says something about it's depth. It's key strength is the factual account of the life a Gion Geisha in the 1920's. I feel like I took a quick course on Geishas. The weakness of the book lies in storytelling. I have no real attachments to any of the characters. Suyari pretty much gets life handed to her on a silver platter. She is a very uncompelling heroine with few admirable qualities other than her features. She is a great Geisha because she is beautiful, and because benefactors choose to present her as a great Geisha. She achieves nothing by her own devices, and lives only by the whims of others. The only character that I had empathy for is Nobu, whose story is never adequately told. I was disappointed by the ending, which was a little too "Hollywood." All this aside, "Memoirs of a Geisha" is a fun book to read. I enjoyed it. I recommend it. It is just not a book that moved me in any way other than entertainment.
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Summary: Memoirs of a Geisha
Review: I thought Memoirs of a GEisha was an excellent book. The characters were very complex, the plot was intense and because of the suspense I had to finish it. Each chapter kept me enthralled, I wanted to know what happened next and I wanted to know what happened to the characters in the end. I also learned a few events that geisha girls had to go through that I didn't know before. I'd say it was four stars out if five. The complexity of the story was what held me but the suspense is what drove me to finishing the book.
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Summary: Oustanding book
Review: The book," Memoirs of a Giesha" is an extremely good book. The story takes you to the streets of Gion Japan,where you are thrust in to a different culture. The book gives vivid detail to the surroundings and pinpoints true facts on the Geisha's lifestyle. The book may be fiction, but as you read it becomes real. "Memoirs" is an outstanding book.I recommend this book to anyone who is open to learning about different cultures.
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Summary: great book
Review: The book, " Memoirs of a Geisha" is an extremely good book. The story takes yoiu to the streets of Gion Japan, where you are thrust into a different culture. The book gives vivid detail to teh surroundings and pinpoints true facts on teh Geisha's lifestyle. Teh book may be fiction but as you read it becaomes real. "Memoirs" is an outstanding book. I recommend this book to any one who is open to learning avout different cultures.
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