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Leah Pomposo
Nov 01, 2010 rated it it was amazing
After reading this book, I kept looking for another book by Arthur Golden. Years later, the movie came out and rumors about the author's credibility came out. Regardless whose imagination or life this story came from, I found it mystical, romantic and heroic. ...more
Sarah Honenberger
Read this years ago, an intriguing tale, though not as shocking as some made out. I've read other Asian literature about this subject. Well written and worth reading. ...more
Lauren
Sep 26, 2007 rated it it was ok
I liked the imagery of the book, but it lacked some energy behind it for me. As a feminist it is bother me at the end.
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