read it.

[Ashley]

I loved this book. Couldn't put it down until it was finished.

[Jamie]

It took me awhile to pick up this book because I wasn't sure how interested in Japanese culture I would be, but like many here, it's one of my favorite all time reads, and when my "to-read" list gets a little shortened, will read it again. Absolutely beautiful story!

[Angela]

I can't help but laugh outloud at "my parents would be upset if they found out I read it" ... uhmm okay. **RANDOM**!

[Stacy]

I also loved this book and enjoyed the movie.

[Lobna]

I love the book and i also love the movie and every time I watch it I cry and the book it shocked me but I really loved and it's not boring and I too cannot believe that a guy wrote that in this amazing details and the way he describing her feelings OMG this is definitely NOT boring

[Sarah]

It was a bit boring, also I couldn't really care for or have any sympathy for Sayuri. She was a manipulative woman obsessed with some man who was kind to her once, while she ignored the man who really cared for her.

[Jeannette]

One of my all time favorites.

[Pauline]

The film is a poor comparison to the book. Beautifully written, attention to detail of the culture is totally fascinating. A wonderful read
I would be proud if my daughter were to read it

[Karen]

Another over-rated book. Not bad, but, because I have lived in Japan, I found it lacked the essence of what being a geisha was all about.

[Elena]

WHAT?! How can you NOT love this book?
Seriously.
I read it two years ago and found it beautiful, so much it became one of my favorite books.
It's fascinating, and it gives you a clear view into the old life in traditional Japan, where Geishe grow up learning how to dance and "entertain" men.
I guess I liked it so much because I already was interested in the Asian culture, plus I was interested in Japan particularly.
Nonetheless, this book was awesome and I can't imagine someone not liking it. o.o haha if you haven't read it yet, I highly suggest you do it. Then tell me if you liked it or not. ;D

[Konihamaru]

i totally agree with Elena! the book was fascinating but the movie - not so much.

[Geoffrey]

So Karen, you lived in Japan and lived among the geisha, now? And so you are an expert on that lifestyle?
I lived in the USA for 54 years but it doesn`t make me an expert on the "hood".

[Cara]

Saved By Grace wrote: " Oh well I guess we have differing opinions. I didn't care for it because it just isn't my type of book, and if my parents found I read it they would be upset."

your parents would get upset?? how old are you 10?? theres nothing wrong with this book, very good memoir.