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I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. It is a unique story of uncovering behind the scenes of what it takes to be a Geisha in 1930s Japan. I expected more of the intricacies behind being a geisha; Arthur Golden writes that a geisha is an artist, literally living art, but doesn't give any evidence of this. The plot is consumed in the evil Hatsumomo, the enemy that is portrayed to a point of seeming like a cartoon character. Sayuri plays the victim her entire life, which frustrated me
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All I can remember about why I loved this book was that once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. No matter where I was, you could find me glued to the words on the page. The movie is phenomenal as well, particularly in regards to the imagery.
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Excellent narration. I liked how the author used historical detail to portray the life of a 1930s Geisha. I also enjoyed learning about Japanese culture.
Oct 26, 2008
Nicole
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