Memoirs of a Geisha

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Summary: Read for the entertainment and the Culture
Review: A one of a kind book, just perfect. Only minor flaw was the ending, I wished it was longer, more resolved. It seemed kind of rushed through, but after all this was a flashback of her thoughts, so the ending would be pretty simple to resolve and finish off, don't you think? Other than that, read it. For culture and for entertainment.

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Summary: Good book
Review: This is a novel that will touch your heart. It brings you into another world to give you better understanding of a geisha's life and Japan. It is written with style and also with delicate details. The story is poignant yet touchy. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for a touching story.

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Summary: Completely engrossing book!
Review: I couldn't put it down! I was supposed to be studying for finals this weekend, but I just couldn't wait to see what was going to happen to Sayuri. Taught me a lot I didn't know-- Before reading this book I had only a vague idea of what being a Geisha must be like. Unlike what others have said, I didn't feel like the ending was a copout--although it was a reminiscent of Great Expectations.

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Summary: This was an excellent insight on the life of a Geisha.
Review: I lived in Japan for a couple years and honestly I saw the women with their komonos and just thought it was cultural dress. I had NO idea how much meaning it all had behind it. This book was excellent! The cultural differences between the U.S. and Japan are felt when you read this book. The strength Sayuri had and how she swallowed her pride many times throughout the book all to be where she needed to be in the future is something I could not fathom. If you are at all interested in the life of a Geisha in Japan and all of the trials and tribulations one has to endure to be a mighty Geisha then this is definitely one to buy.

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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: A wonderfully writen book, very rich in detail. Golden has done a wonferful job writing from a Geisha perspective. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Summary: a book that makes you appreciate your life...
Review: an excellent book that describes the japanese life, before during and after world war II, from the perspective of a Geisha... The book is described in such reality that you feel you're also travelling in the streets of Giyon. But when you put the book down and realize you're in Jerusalem, the value of your life rises...

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Summary: Perfect
Review: This was the 2nd best book I've ever read in my life - aside to "A Wrinkle in Time" - What caused me to read this book, was Madonna. I am a HUGE Madonna fan - she read it and went into this whole geisha thing - well, by the time I got halfway through the 1st chapter, I couldn't put it down - it was my escape - I felt like I was Sayuri - I felt like I was there experiencing the whole thing - the only word that can describe this book is perfect. I was sad to find out this wasn't a true story, beacuse it felt like it HAD to be true - Well, you might not think this review is so special, but guess what - I'm 12 years old -

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Summary: Intimate, lyrical, and captivating.
Review: While the book was slow reading, it kept me captivated from the beginning. I loved the intimate writing style that made me feel as if Sayuri was speaking directly to me. While the story is tragic on several levels, it is never depressing or weepy. It was an honor to share Sayuri's life in these pages, and now that I have finished the book, I feel like I have lost a friend. Memoirs is not the best book I've read, but it has found a special place in my heart.

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Summary: Poetic beauty of a young girls journey to adulthood
Review: I loved this book!! I felt as if I too was on a journey through time with the young giesha. Mr. Golden paints a beautiful picture of this young woman's life, from her childhood in the "tipsy house" to her encounters in Kyoto with the Chairman. Each page spills open a new world. I couldnt put it down and I encourage every one to read it.

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Summary: I feel like I have been to Gion!!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! It is a great story of the struggle and life strategy of a young girl who learns to love her life. The story is beautifully told and is very rich in the geisha culture. The author completely submerses you into the life of Chiyo/Sayuri. I feel that I have been to Gion. My only disappointment was that the author misleads you as to the source of the story. He doesn't come clean until the very last page.