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Mesmerizing
Sayuri, the narrator of this story, takes you on a journey that is her life. I became so immersed in this novel, that it felt like I was actually here. Bea... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
A hypnotic read. Highly engrossing, as it is beautifully written story and strong plot.
Simply beautiful
If words could paint pictures, then Arthur Golden's would be masterpieces. I am not overly fond of adult fiction. Too many pages are wasted with dull as di... READ MORE
One of my all time favourite books
I first read Memoirs Of A Geisha about twelve years ago and I remember being utterly captivated by it. Recently at work I’ve been recommending it to people... READ MORE
Synopsis
'An epic tale and a brutal evocation of a disappearing world' The Times
A young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha house. Many years later she tells her story from a hotel in New York, opening a window into an extraordinary half-hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation and summoning up a quarter of a century of Japan's dramatic history.
'Intimate and brutal, written in cool, lucid prose it is a novel whose psychological empathy and historical truths are outstanding' Mail on Sunday
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099771517
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 196 x 129 x 34 mm
- Weight: 366g
- Languages: English
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This is my favourite book of all time, hands down. You will find yourself sucked into the world of Kyoto and its Geisha, enduring the hardships Chiyo endur... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
I saved this book for an long flight and could not put it down. Believe the hype around it as it does not disappoint. I utterly loved it. The characters ar... READ MORE
Stunning
My favorite book. EVER. Nothing cannot compare to this. Golden draws us into this world of seduction, eroticism and entertainment. The storytelling is fant... READ MORE
Great book
Haven't finished reading it yet - seen the film before though. It's well written and captures the reader within the first few lines so you can't put the bo... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
I really enjoyed this book you engaged with the characters and felt transported to that era in Japan.I enjoyed the descriptions of the daily life of a geis... READ MORE
Great :)
This book is brilliant. It gives the reader an insight into another culture which only adds to the brilliance of the book. It explores the life of Sayuri, ... READ MORE
Exquisite culture and beautiful story....
I have often been one who enjoys reading books that go into great description of other cultures while still retaining the depth of character neccessary to ... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
The only way to describe this book is 'beautiful'.It's such a beautifully written book that lets the reader feel as if they are part of it. You feel as if ... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
There a few books I have on my shelf that I could never ever part with and this is one of them. It is detailed to the point that you are there beside the m... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
This is certainly a unique book that I would recommend to anyone. Arthur Golden's syle of writing transports the reader into a world which is more real tha... READ MORE
Memoirs of a Geisha
An enchanting book following the fascinating jorney of a small girl becoming a geisha. One to read before the film is watched.
Memoirs of a Geisha
this is a fantastic book i could not put it down. your imagination will spring into life as the characters do.
Memoirs of a Geisha
I found this book really intriguing and superbly written. Although it wasn't a fast paced story i found that i couldn't put it down because i just wanted t... READ MORE
A remarkable achievement
Memoirs of a Geisha is one of those rare novels that blurs the line between fiction and lived experience. If one didn’t know better, one might easily mista... READ MORE