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Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
As a Japanese woman who lives in NY, I was about to search Sayuri's footsteps. I couldn't believe the story was a fiction, however it taught me my own culture which I never knew or thought about.As I read along, I could relate myself to Sayuri. Even though I am here in US, I still live with Japanese culture when I have a dinner with Japanese men. We, as women, are still expected to serve drinks to them. To have witty conversation is considerably good not only your daily routine work. Followed by Karaoke is often required after dinner. In 90's, an ordinary girl entertains men. You can see a scene like this anywhere whether if it's in NY or Tokyo. The culture didn't change, but the players.The book was written so poetic as if Sayuri was really telling her story. Her pain, feelings and emotions were so real, I almost could feel it for myself. It also well described how seniors petrify juniors such as Hatsumomo's meanness towards Sayuri. Every details w! as so familiar to me.The book definitely gave me an inspiration and confirm my own identity. I still cannot get over the fact that Sayuri was a fictional figure, but I am glad the book was written and widely read to many Americans and/or Westerners to have better understanding of Geisha and Japan.
Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
This was a wonderfully unique reading that kept me on edge most of the time. The subject matter as well as the history left me hungry for more. Already head first into Eastern literature this was certainly a tantilizing taste (even if it did come from a Westerner). What does this say to us feminists? How accurate is this, I ask myself?
Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
I enjoyed this book after I got into it, but it started kind of slow. For anyone interested in how a Geisha lived in Japan during the 30's and 40's, this book really gives you the flavor of that lifestyle. The ending was quite abrupt and unexpected, but overall a book worth reading. Hard to believe it was written by an American male.
Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
The life of Sayuri as a geisha in Japan could have been told in a more efficient and effective manner. I felt that the story had been "padded" to lengthen the book, dragging out seemingly insignificant happenings that did nothing to enhance the story. However, I did learn more about the Japanese and their ideas regarding the place of women in their culture.
Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. I loved it and just could not put it down. I learnt a lot - i thought a geisha was just a prostitute - and really cared about the characters. Excllent.
Memoirs of a Geisha (Signed)
I was completely drawn into the book, couldn't put it down, just like most of the other reviewers. But looking back I find in interesting that almost all the women are portrayed as without human concern for each other, and in the end we find that it was the male "Chairman" that saved Sayuri. So it becomes the typical Western Cinderella story. Even the kind Mameha was only acting on the Chairman's behalf.