A review by missprint9
Geisha: A Life by Mineko Iwasaki

4.0

The matter-of-fact telling of this true story could have felt bland in other scenarios, but it seemed so true to form for Mineko’s personality and character. It is always fascinating to learn about an unfamiliar culture, and although I have previously read “Memoirs of a Geisha,” there’s something about this being a memoir that lends such power to the telling. If I had one criticism, it would be that I wished we learned more about the day-to-day activities of Mineko’s life as a geiko, how she interacted with her guests, and how she applied the art of hosting and being a geiko to situations during her work.