A review by rwoods
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

4.0

The details of the Geisha lifestyle - the precise mannerisms, elaborate hair styling and exquisite patterns and dressing rituals of the silk kimonos - are what make this book such a pleasure to read. The pain endured for perfection is the added twist of truth that lets you remember it's an artful illusion performed by girls for the pleasure of men.