A review by libbyycolee
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

You can tell the author did an extreme amount of research for this book and wow did it pay off. This was so moving and a really insightful look at the culture of Japan, how they treat women, the time before and during WWII, and also just a story of perseverance and love. I think this did a remarkable job at highlighting not only the things in Japanese culture that are wonderful and so rich in history but also of the things that are not harder topics and that come with a lot of generational sadness and grief. The author did a fantastic job at showcasing all of this and I was extremely impressed how he was able to write this in a women’s perspective and do so without downplaying the struggles or brushing things aside. Great great read. 
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