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Summary: Memoirs Of a Geisha
Review: The book was great! It was one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. It was one of those books that you can't put down and just have to read and see what's going to happen next. I think the author did a great job describing where the main character was, so you felt like you were there too. It's stories about Japan's struggle during the war were incredible and seemed quite real. It was a great mixture of fact and fiction. It was as though you were seeing all the struggling and triumph with your own eyes. I would say that this book is a must have and if you don't have it all ready you should run out and buy it. The book is an instant classic. I really injoyed it.
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Summary: Reflections on Memoirs
Review: Memiors of a Geisha is a great read. It is the type of book you read and love, but also the type of book you give as a gift. I found Memoirs astonishing in its credibility. After the first few chapters, I completely forgot that it was a work of fiction. It was only when I finished the novel and was confronted with the picture of Arthur S. Golden on the back flap that I realize that I had not just finished an autobiography. Anyway, just wanted to add my two cents to the million other review of this book. =)
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Summary: Go Geisha Girl!
Review: I found it an enjoyable and fast read. I got a bit annoyed with it in the final third. I ascribe that to a sense that I was no longer "discovering" new things (all the facts about Geisha-dom, and Japanese society), but it was by then a much more conventional narrative.I did find the language a little forced and what might be described as "literary" actually a bit pretentious in parts. Nevertheless, I learned more about geisha-dom than I would have otherwide, and found the story, particularly in the early stages satisfying and engaging.
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Summary: A pocketful of sushi... to go.
Review: Like sushi, this book is foreign but delicate and sweet, leaving its delicate taste in your mouth long after its gone. And, like sushi, once you get started, you just can't get enough! Golden's view of the world of the geisha draws us in with its intimate detail, but Golden never wallows in the landscape, preferring to focus on the women at the centre of his story, who are drawn both in graceful bold strokes and in elegant, satisfying detail. After a debut like this, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Golden can come up with next.
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Summary: It kept me busy for the whole weekend!??!!??
Review: I haven't been reading for ages but this book kept me glued to it for the whole weekend! It was helpful in providing an in-depth exploration of how geishas were groomed, how men were like through the depicting of the geishas'interesting liaison with different male clients and other issues. The ending was touching with subtleness, without being too melodramatic. I especially liked Arthur's use of the imagery of water (i.e. water flowing down the rocky edges before reaching the final point) being likened to the pathway of life i.e. one has to go through life's ups and downs. This book's highly recommended for those who think that there's been too much hype over this book, for those who are willing to spare some time for a good read, and for those who doubt if they can finish this book because you will! ;p
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Summary: Underneath the Mask
Review: Arthur Golden's extraordinary novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, is quite a deceiving piece of literary work. After reading the book, the only thought in my head was my astonishment of how it could possibly be a work of fiction. Everything seems so real as Golden captures the essence of the the town of Kyoto pefectly through his amazing description, from the hem of a woman's kimono to the crash of the waves of the river against the bridge. The reader is magically transported into a new world of dancing, singing, and extravagant ceremonies o the most diligient of artisans: the geisha. Golden's extensive knowldege of the lifestyles of geisha allows the novel to flow easliy, as if spoken from the mouth of an actual geisha. It is the lifestyle that most do not get to taste, especially nowadays with its dying culture, but Golden opens a window and breaks the barrier of tongue, race, or sex, allowing one to learn the fascinating stories firsthand and walk behind the main character, Sayuri Sakamoto, through the entire novel. An amazing aspect of Memoirs of a Geisha was the wonderful selection of metaphors and similes that Golden had chosen to use. It seems as if each com parison was carefully selected, using the most interesting terms possible in order to create a vivid picture in the mind. The way Golden is able to capture a spectrum of different personalities, from her wistful childhood to her independent womanhood, within the same person also makes a lasting impact on the reader. As Sayuri grows and evolves, the reader feels as if he is as well, which has a remarkable effect ont he sense of attachment the reader feels to her. Almost anyone would thorougly enjoy this gem of a book, especially those readers that are searching for an original plot and want to experience a completely different kind of lifestyle. Through this one book alone, a person is able to transport themselves to Japan in the mid 1920's and live the enthralliong life of a geisha in order to find the beauty of a lost culture.
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Summary: a beautiful blend of fact and fiction ...
Review: "memoirs of a geisha" is a beautifully written novel which probably needs no introduction . but i can't resist giving one all the same . set in japan during the 1930s and 1940s , it revolves around the life of sayuri , who is sold to a geisha house at the age of nine . the people she encounters , the life she endures , her feelings , the places she visits , and the various rituals she is made to perform . . . all are beautifully captured in this novel . the most lively character is that of her arch-rival hatsumomo . a lyrical novel filled with metaphors , drama , passion , hatred , love . . . the works ! it transports u to another world . the only shortcoming is sayuri's love for "the chairman" which appears to be very hollow . in short , a jewel of a book , to be hunted for and treasured .
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Summary: This is an informative and engrossing story
Review: If you've ever wondered what it is like to live the life of a geisha, this is the story to read. It is clear that the author did a great deal of research for this story. At times I had to remind myself that this was a work of fiction, because the story seemed so real. Sayuri, the main character, had so many struggles to overcome, but she handled everything that was thrown her way. I learned a great deal about the life of a geisha by reading this novel. I thought the author did a good job handling the love stories within the novel. I would highly recommend this book.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: I've been reading everything I could get my hands on since I was able to do so, including cereal boxes at breakfast, and I never read anything any more captivating than Golden's book. I am eagerly waiting the sequel or another one-of-a-kind book like the "Geisha."
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Summary: ASTONISHING ...
Review: THIS BOOK IS ONE OF ITS KIND...IT'S AN UNFORGETABLE NOVEL WRITTEN FULLY DETAILED THAT MAKES YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE LIVING WITH THE CHARACTERS .... ITS AN IMPRESSIVE ... ASTONISHING .. UNFROGETABLE... MUSTREAD NOVEL .....
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