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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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I love this book! I saw the film for the first time in 2006 and loved the costumess, elegance and atmosphere surrounding the world of the Geishas. I really felt for Sayuri and for all she'd been through at a young age. I was glad she had her friend Pumpkin for awhile in her life, and it was nice to see the bond the two girls had away from the strictness and routine of being Geisha. The book was beautifully presented, with wonderfully delicate illustrations on the first and last few pages. As alw
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Rich in detail, a fascinating look at the life of a geisha from Japan that mainly takes you through her life from the Great Depression and through World War II.
Feb 09, 2010
Sharon
marked it as to-read
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Nicolette
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Prakriti Singh
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