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emmaeleone's review against another edition
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Slavery, Sexual assault, and Trafficking
goosetroop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Misogyny
kshertz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Medical content, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Abortion, Infidelity, Violence, and Sexual violence
tomnoor's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, and Death
Minor: Abortion, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
slushhhhy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
r3ader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, War, Sexual content, and Slavery
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Medical content, and Trafficking
dannilmp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Golden really did his research to be able to write such a detailed piece of historical fiction. I felt as though I learnt so much more about Geishas and Japan's history while also coming to understand more what the Geishas roles and functions in society were.
I don't typically read historical fiction so this was a venture outside of my usual comfort zone, and while it was written very well (bar young Sayori's obsession with a certain character feeling icky) it is not something I would rush to read in a hurry again. But parts of the story have still stuck with me months later, so I have to give the book credit.
Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Slavery, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity and Abortion
memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, War, and Sexual content
n1nareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion
junothan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual content, Abandonment, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and War
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, and Abortion