Recommended for those interested in Japanese culture and history. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the world of geishas, their training, and their challenges in a rapidly changing society. The vivid descriptions of the traditional clothing, makeup, and performances of the geishas make for an immersive read. Sayuri's perseverance and resourcefulness make her a captivating protagonist.

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A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant novel presents with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.In "Memoirs of a Geisha," we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction - at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful - and completely unforgettable.

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