Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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Publisher's description:
We follow Sayuri from her childhood in an impoverished fishing
village, where in 1929, she is sold to a representative of a geisha
house, who is drawn by the child's unusual blue-grey eyes. From
there she is taken to Gion, the pleasure district of Kyoto. She is
nine years old. In the years that follow, as she works to pay back
the price of her purchase, Sayuri will be schooled in music and
dance, learn to apply the geisha''s elaborate makeup, wear
elaborate kimono, and care for a coiffure so fragile that it
requires a special pillow. She will also acquire a magnanimous
tutor and a venomous rival. Surviving the intrigues of her trade
and the upheavals of war, the resourceful Sayuri is a romantic
heroine on the order of Jane Eyre and Scarlett O'Hara.
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One of the best books i've ever read! This story is incredibly engaging and detailed, and really gives you a sense of another life. The imagery in these pages will take your breath away. Truly an amazing story.
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I have read this book 4 or 5 times so far. It is a very interesting story and I like the way it is presented. It is an easy book to read. I have not seen the movie, but I usually like the books better anyways.
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I loved this book so much I not only keep 2 copies of it, I also bought one for my mom and both my sisters. definitely a keeper!
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This was a wonderful book. I have never seen the movie but from what I've heard, the book is much better. Loved it and passed the book along to others to read.
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Beautifully written, heartbreaking and captivating. I loved this book, and the movie is also excellent. What an amazingly beautiful and tragic story. A .
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I loved this book!
I read it within a few nights. If I had the choice, I wouldn't have put it down. It created a vivid, and beautiful story in my mind - and I couldn't wait to see the movie. Although the movie was excellent, the book was better!
Highly recommended.
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This was a wonderful book. I have never seen the movie but from what I've heard, the book is much better. I took every chance I could to read this book. Loved it!! :)
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I read this book years ago and loved it. Every time I see the cover I remember how much I enjoyed the book.
Book is old now so if you have not read it yet you can get a used copy at a great price.
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