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428 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781585
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 January 1999
Description
A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,223 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 43%
informative 36%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
adventurous 18%
challenging 17%
tense 16%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Death of parent, War, Child abuseMinor
Abortion, Infidelity
428 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781585
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 January 1999
Description
A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,223 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 43%
informative 36%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
adventurous 18%
challenging 17%
tense 16%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Death of parent, War, Child abuseMinor
Abortion, Infidelity