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Aug 10, 2013
Theresa~OctoberLace
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I thoroughly enjoyed Memoirs of a Geisha. Arthur Golden did a wonderful job with his character development, and I felt quite drawn into the story. Several themes ran through this book. First was the insight into the Japanese culture and the world of the Geisha. As portrayed here, these women are schooled and disciplined, esteemed within Japanese Society, but could at best rise to the status of a mistress. Here, too, was the story of the interpersonal relationships within the Geisha houses, where
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Great storytelling! I kept thinking this was a true story translated into English, that’s how well the author wrote it.
Two important points:
-I am jealous of the lovely kimonos the author depicted. Want my own collection now.
-The only thing the novel was missing was more sushi eating.
The ending made me wonder what Sayuri’s life would have been like if she had made more honorable choices and less selfish ones. I guess that’s the question we all as human beings will eventually have to answer.
Two important points:
-I am jealous of the lovely kimonos the author depicted. Want my own collection now.
-The only thing the novel was missing was more sushi eating.
The ending made me wonder what Sayuri’s life would have been like if she had made more honorable choices and less selfish ones. I guess that’s the question we all as human beings will eventually have to answer.
It was beautiful and very introspective. I loved the editing.. I love that the story is simple and easy yet difficult and heartbreaking. Beautiful.
(Spoiler Alert)
It was like watching a series. It got me all caught up only to find out later on that it was fictional, amazing nonetheless.
It was like watching a series. It got me all caught up only to find out later on that it was fictional, amazing nonetheless.
Aug 19, 2010
Jane Wilson
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Oct 23, 2018
Ed Lehman
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it was ok
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