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Book Review of Memoirs of a Geisha

Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
Author: Arthur Golden
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This novel is enchanting. I have read it once every year since it's release!! I loved it way before it was made into a movie. The original book I owned is tattered and I am going to look to buy or swap for a hardcover.

Enough of my lamenting, on with my review... Arthur Golden's tale wove an elegance that only one can dream of. You feel like you lived her hurt, anguish, embarrassment and pain. But just as you felt all of that you also felt her happiness and accomplishment. It was a riveting tale of power and was quite insightful of the happenings during the year/decade/life of a Geisha.

A powerful read!