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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
I read this book more like years ago, as soon as I watched its movie.
Slightly different though, and a bit difficult to 'digest' to me, but overall I loved it. It brought tears to my eyes and I think this book is my favorite. I also loved the movie.
Definitely one hell of a ride, this book. :)
Slightly different though, and a bit difficult to 'digest' to me, but overall I loved it. It brought tears to my eyes and I think this book is my favorite. I also loved the movie.
Definitely one hell of a ride, this book. :)
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.75 - This was an extremely interesting part of history that I was previously ignorant of. The life of Geishas were fantastical at times but were ultimately rooted in servitude. It is hard to reconcile the idea that families would sell their children to Geishas districts. However, it’s also hard to imagine living a life where one cannot even afford to support themselves let alone their families.
This book was fairly evocative and occasionally depicted sexual content. In these instances, the content was not sensual, rather the author stated Sayuri’s discomfort and submission to forced intimacy.
After reading this book, I was very curious about Geishas as a whole. I came to learn that some people are enraged by this book because the author seems to portray Geishas as sex workers or even prostitution. Technically Geishas are skilled artists and entertainers. Nevertheless, it was interesting reading about what the book got historically correct vs what was imagined.
Overall, I thought this book was extremely interesting and opened my eyes to diverse historical perspectives.
This book was fairly evocative and occasionally depicted sexual content. In these instances, the content was not sensual, rather the author stated Sayuri’s discomfort and submission to forced intimacy.
After reading this book, I was very curious about Geishas as a whole. I came to learn that some people are enraged by this book because the author seems to portray Geishas as sex workers or even prostitution. Technically Geishas are skilled artists and entertainers. Nevertheless, it was interesting reading about what the book got historically correct vs what was imagined.
Overall, I thought this book was extremely interesting and opened my eyes to diverse historical perspectives.
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Horribly inaccurate. And what do you mean she’s in love with the man who met her as a child? Amazing story otherwise.
3.75
This was a slow and steady story about a world I knew nothing about. Chiyo/Sayuri had to navigate the new and unforgiving Gion at such a young age. The characters that helped shape her as a geisha were memorable and the writing was beautiful.
This was a slow and steady story about a world I knew nothing about. Chiyo/Sayuri had to navigate the new and unforgiving Gion at such a young age. The characters that helped shape her as a geisha were memorable and the writing was beautiful.
Very well written, eloquent story. I learned a lot about the Japanese culture.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes