Memoirs of a Geisha

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Summary: It was a great pleasure to read this novel.
Review: I was so amazed at this book! Not only is it a great story, but I learned a lot from it. I was happy to read a book from a woman's point of view, but written by a man.

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Summary: What an exquisitely written book!
Review: I am not even finished reading it. Honestly I don't want it to end. From the moment Sayuri (Chiyo) began to speak, I could hear her voice. You really feel as if you are not reading what's happening, but are an invisible observer of all that's going on. It's wonderful!

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Summary: A story of strength that is colorful, melancholy, triumphant
Review: Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha was one of the best books I have ever read. Written with clarity and honesty, painted with raw images of a culture than can, at times, seem alien - it awakens your senses and expands your mind. It is the story of Chiyo, a young girl taken from her familiar childhood home, to take part in one of Japan's most everlasting traditions - the art of geisha. The abuse Chiyo endures in the okiya she becomes a member of is an obstacle in her path to fame as a geisha, but with her strength, as well as her miraculous good fortune, she becomes celebrated and loved throughout Japan. Though her profession is meant to be impersonal, she encounters many personal struggles - among them romance and coping with disappointment. Unlike Chiyo, the reader does not have to cope with disappointment while reading Memoirs of a Geisha - it is an utterly fascinating, educational, emotional, and wonderfully written novel.

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Summary: A truly beautiful story
Review: I just finished reading Memoirs of a Geisha last night. It is one of the most incredible books I've read in a long time. Mr. Golden is brilliant.

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Summary: The best book I ever read!
Review: Geisha is one of the most wonderful books I've ever read. To see how woman in other countries live, under such adverse conditions, makes me feel lucky to have grown up in U.S. To be able to understand how these woman were brought up and sold into slavery as such. Arthur Golden is the best, the best.

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Summary: Audio version is a lyrical delight
Review: This story is beautifully told and I enjoyed it very much on a recent trip. I'm sure that there are subplots missing on the audio version but I would still recommend it highly. I was mesmerized by the beautiful language read to perfection by Elaine Erica Davis. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because I felt the story went downhill after World War II and I had trouble sustaining my interest. Also, on a humourous note, I wish the author would have chose another name for the restaurant instead of the one that sounds like "Itchy Dickey" on the audio. It's very hard to keep a straight face when hearing it pronounced.

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Summary: Loved it and didn't want it to end.
Review: At the end, it was hard to convince myself that this was a piece of fiction, NOT written by an actual geisha. Golden does a fabulous job with the language and text.

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Summary: A Must read for all women!
Review: A novel is supposed to change you or teach you something new. This novel does both quite well. I was taught about the world of geishas and discovered women are more resislent than what given credit for. The explanation of the "cave" and the "eel" had me laughing as the loss of her mother and the separation from her sister had me in tears. Arthur Golden should be applauded for the written piece of art.

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Summary: I loved this book
Review: This book was such a pleasure to read I couldn't put it down. Very well written; the words flow off the page like liquid silk. The content matter was handled very tastefully, I actually expected it to be more sexy (I couldn't believe it was written by a man). I can't sing the praises of this novel enough. You won't be disapointed.

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Summary: The book is real good to read
Review: I have chosen this book because it was on the best sellers shelf. I have taken great risk in buying it but beleive me it was worth it. A very interesting book to read, the writer wrote the book in a very interesting way. I just loved it and I recommand everyone to read it .