Description
We follow Sayuri from her childhood in an impoverished fishing village, where in 1929, she is sold to a representative of a geisha house, who is drawn by the child's unusual blue-grey eyes. From there she is taken to Gion, the pleasure district of Kyoto. She is nine years old. In the years that follow, as she works to pay back the price of her purchase, Sayuri will be schooled in music and dance, learn to apply the geisha''s elaborate makeup, wear elaborate kimono, and care for a coiffure so fragile that it requires a special pillow. She will also acquire a magnanimous tutor and a venomous rival. Surviving the intrigues of her trade and the upheavals of war, the resourceful Sayuri is a romantic heroine on the order of Jane Eyre and Scarlett O'Hara.
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This is one of my all time favorite books. I first read it when I was in highschool and read it Again many times ever since. The story is realistic, you really get attached to the character and it's different from the other books. I really recommand it.
Loved the book and the movie. I highly recomend this book. It is a topic that has not been writen about often, and is really well done. If you like historical fiction you will probably like this book.
One of my favorite books. Make sure to read this if you really enjoy reading historical! It really taught me a lot about the geaisha and maiko culture back then.
I really loved this book. It was a tiny bit slow at times, but what book isn't? The story drew you in, as did the characters. The book was far, far better than the movie.
This is one of my favorite book since I was young. The book was well written and although its fictional you get to learn the background on how Japanese Geisha lived and their daily lifestyle. A must read. The movie was good as well but nothing beats the book.
This book was excellently written, I saw the movie but I loved the book I've read it twice already!
I absolutely love this book. I saw the movie and thought it was okay. So when I saw the book at a local bookstore, I had to pick it up. The book is so much better than the movie and it just draws you in. I know I've read it at least 3 times already.
i read this book when i was 11 ..(probably shouldn't have but i did) then again when i was 16 and it is so well written and beautiful i think any one could fall in love with it. its nice to have when your in a mood for some tears and mind opening.
Read this book awhile back and loved it! Beautifully written story, I went through this book in a matter of days. Its one of those books that you just can't put down once you pick it up. I haven't seen the movie but I would like to even though I'm sure it will pale in comparison. Books turned into movies never live up to my expectations!
I love this book. Every couple of years I will reread it. Such a touching story. Watched the movie which was visually stunning, but enjoyed the book much more.
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