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rochelleisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, War, Death of parent, Body shaming, Bullying, Slavery, Sexual content, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abortion, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
raven9346's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Rape, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: War
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
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
thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, War, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Abortion, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
grayscale08's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, and Body shaming
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol