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Summary: Tough to put down.
Review: After a slow start, this book held my interest so strongly that dinner didn't get cooked one night - "Fend for yourselves, I'm reading..." Have read many books regarding Japanese culture, but this is one that will be remembered. Would like to see Mr. Golden research geisha society from an earlier era.
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Summary: Engaging story and beautifully written
Review: I found myself going back to read certain passages over again, not because I was confused but because I found the thoughts to be quite profound. The characters are deep (when they need to be), the story fascinating and realistic. Its a must read.
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Summary: Wonderful until the end!
Review: I loved the way the author told the story and descrided inatimate objects as if they were live (the tipsy house!) I could not put the book down, until the end. I think that the ending ruined the whole book. I was in awe of life in Gion but as soon as the story turned to the USA it didn't feel magical anymore.
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Summary: I Loved this book!
Review: I was reluctantto buy this book, because it doesn't "seem" all that appealing...antiquated, different culture etc.., but it was great. I could barely put it down
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Summary: Could not put it down
Review: The only not-so-great part of this book was the confusing names. I found myself looking back several times to keep the people straight. Other than that, I absolutely loved it. Not often can I not put a book down, and I finished this novel in about 2 days. I absolutely recomend it!
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Summary: Don't expect depth
Review: Sure, it's a fun read, a good book to take to the beach. The book's best characteristic is the in-depth look at Japanese geisha life of that period. Enjoyable at a certain level, but that's as far as it goes. Our all-women book club read it and a few people loved it (the ladies I privately consider the least sophisticated readers in the group) and the rest of us thought it was a waste of time for the group. Not because it's a terrible book, but it's not substantial enough to sustain a decent discussion. The characters are mostly one-dimensional, the descriptions are lavish but unconvincing, but it is a fascinating subject. My advice -- wait for the movie, then wait for the movie to come out on video.
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Summary: It's a story to rival the beauty of a cherry blossom.
Review: Misconceptions on geishas, that i had, were disspelled with every turn of the page. it's not so much the intensity of the story that groped my interest, but the unfolding of life in every page, which, through Golden's touch, seemed like the blooming of a cherry blossom; gentle, delicate, and vibrant in it's prime. It's one gem of a book. Obviously, i liked it.
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Summary: DO NOT LET THIS ONE GET AWAY
Review: How any anyone can think that this book is anything less than 5+ stars should read it again. The book lives and and it took my breath away. Mr. Lustig (John Dewey HS) if you are out there, this one is for you. For everyone else, don't miss out on this fantasic journey!
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Summary: Beautifully written, I couldn't put it down
Review: This book was one of the best that I have read this year. I stayed up late into the night reading it. The characters were so vivid and real. It also gave a good description of Japan and the geisha culture.
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Summary: Wonderful Story
Review: I can't say enough about this book. Beautifully writte
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