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Only skimmed some parts of the book because at times it felt like Golden was underestimating the reader by repeating the same images all over again. The scenes with descriptions of surroundings and emotions seemed pretty on top but empty inside. Nothing seemed sincere. Maybe it was the gap between the author and the character, I don't know. The whole idea of writing with a geisha's voice didn't come across as authentic or interesting.
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First of all, I get why this book was so popular. There are parts that are totally engrossing page-turners. However, this book made me so incredibly angry so many times that I can't really give it a better rating than two stars. This book is sold as literary but came across as a romance novel (but of course, when men write romance it's always literary, and when women write romance, it's romance/chick lit).
Most of my anger stems from the fact that an American white guy was writing from the perspe ...more
Most of my anger stems from the fact that an American white guy was writing from the perspe ...more
This is certainly one of my favorite books. I actually felt a little sad when the her narrative ended... Reading it has made me look at life through different eyes. I wouldn't actually go as far as saying that it's life changing, but it was definitely refreshing to read such an honest and candid review of her perspective on life. It was moving to grow with her as she grew and to see how things have changed around her as time went on. Things are never as simple as they seem. Neither fate nor ambi
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I thought the writing in this too simple. Reviews said that he portrays the thoughts of women well. I think with 50 percent of the world's population being female, let women write about women. Too many fake asian metaphors too. This is paraphased but it's stuff like 'the rain drop was moist like the cry from my eye.' Sentances like that over and over.
On the positive, the time frame/location/background was kind of fantastic. ...more
On the positive, the time frame/location/background was kind of fantastic. ...more
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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Didn't like this book so much. I couldn't really get into liking the main character.
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All things Japan .... i can imagine myself in a "past life" !
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Fun--I was swept away.
Jul 23, 2007
Ferina
rated it
really liked it
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Jan 08, 2008
Shannon
marked it as to-read
Jul 04, 2008
Deanna
marked it as to-read
