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Summary: Beautiful Story
Review: I loved the story of the maid becoming a geisha. I thought that it was beautifully written and since my drama class was studying Japanese culture for the Kabuki play we were doing, I found it very entertaining and informative into the life of the geisha. I wish that there was more detail of the later years of Sayuri's life though.
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Summary: Memoirs of a Geisha
Review: Having just read Arthur Golden's book, I found that although I'm glad there was a happy ending, Sayuri's superficial treatment of Nabu-san had me regarding her character in a less than favorable light. On the whole, though, I thought it was a good read, rich with detail and historical refrences.
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Summary: Very Good And Powerful
Review: I thought it was just amazing that a man could write such a female type of book-not to say that man chould not read it. This book was extremely powerfull me and thought me a lot about perservirence.
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Summary: A wonderful look through another's eyes
Review: This book provided an insight to culture that I may never see, but yet it was written in such a way that you can experience what she goes through during her life. You can also take away a different outlook on your own life.
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Summary: Memoirs of a Geisha
Review: Not really what I had expected. There were a lot of good reviews for this book, but on the whole it was a disappointment. The book tends to drag on about the girl's life, and at times was lacking the insight that other parts were rich in. You would have to, though, applaud the author's attempt to try to write through the eyes of a young woman. A well written book, nevertheless.
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Summary: Disappointing as literature, excellent as summer fiction
Review: After all the hoopla, I expected better writing. The story seemed to me simply a vehicle to convey information about a Geisha's world. The research was obviously the point, not the characters. Even the descriptions seemed tired to me. However, the novel has all the requisite elements for beach reading: a character that goes from poverty to glamour, sexy scenes, a villian or two, and a happy ending. And you come away with some knowledge you probably wouldn't have otherwise - although another reviewer has called into question the accuracy of that knowledge. I'm glad I read it, but sorry I bought it.
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Summary: Memoirs of A Geisha
Review: This eloquent story takes the reader through the life journey of a Geisha. The story focuses on a young girls introduction into the life and culture of the traditional Giesha. It is beautifully written and keeps you involved with the story. This book is one that you dive into and do not return until the last page has been turned. It provides an intimate look into subject matter that is widley misunderstood. A great weekend read.
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Summary: Inspiring and moving story
Review: This book captured me from the first sentence on the first page. I have been moved and changed by reading this book, not only from the story, but by the author. His courage and passion for this story inspire me everyday in my own writing. I aspire to this level of story telling.
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Summary: Excellent story - kept me interested the whole way.
Review: I opened this book dreading a historical account of a geisha's life. I turned page after page to learn about a geisha's life, trials and family. This book was so true-to-life that I laughed, cried and hurt along with Sayuri. Definitely recommended to everyone!
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Summary: GREAT! SUBARASHII!
Review: Great book! You have to read it!
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