Arah-Lynda's Reviews > Memoirs of a Geisha

I LOVE this book. I even thought the movie was well-done. The Chairman was exactly how I pictured him. Such beautiful story. :)

Kathryn wrote: "I LOVE this book. I even thought the movie was well-done. The Chairman was exactly how I pictured him. Such beautiful story. :)"

So funny Kathryn, I have never seen the movie but have a very clear picture of The Chairman in my mind. Hmmmmm

That good eh? I've been meaning to read this for AGES. Thanks Arah-Lynda.

Florence wrote: "That good eh? I've been meaning to read this for AGES. Thanks Arah-Lynda."

It is absolutely that good. In fact I envy you for still having this experience to look forward to.

i totally agree with you this tory was honestly amamxing. like from the first page she started off as telling what her life was like. she told us that she got kidnapped an sold by her parents. how she got seperated from her sister because she was pretty. she never told us how beautiful sh was because she knew wed know that she indeed was. during the story they refer to nature a lot. and i think that that is just awesome. it shows what the japanese value most and what they use with-in their own life. i never wanted this book to end. many times i would read thi sbook as if i was the one in the story. it made me laugh, feel embarrassed and also sad about what was going on. i feel like a little bit of love towards chiyo as she became sayuri but i understand that her life was very hard so i dont judge her. the author did such a good job. this book is amazing.

Areli wrote: "i totally agree with you this tory was honestly amamxing. like from the first page she started off as telling what her life was like. she told us that she got kidnapped an sold by her parents. how ..."

Everything you say Areli serves to support how great this story is. I love the fact that it appeals to such a wide range of readers, each of who take away their own morsels of delight. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me.

Loved this book. So glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, Arah-Lynda.

Paula wrote: "Loved this book. So glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, Arah-Lynda."

Pleased to see all those stars Paula. Truly a great work of art. Thank you.

Elyse wrote: "And Thank you for your lovely review!!"

Thank you Elyse. It is easy for me to believe this remained a favourite for your daughter for a long time.

I read this one years ago but I remember it being a favorite also, Arah-Lynda. I was surprised that it was written by a man. Nice review!

Carol wrote: "I read this one years ago but I remember it being a favorite also, Arah-Lynda. I was surprised that it was written by a man. Nice review!"

Thanks Carol. I can see those five stars of yours. I agree Golden did an amazing job.

Arah-Lynda wrote: "Carol wrote: "I read this one years ago but I remember it being a favorite also, Arah-Lynda. I was surprised that it was written by a man. Nice review!"

Thanks Carol. I can see those five stars..."


I should have proofread my above note. :) I meant "some"...

Carol wrote: "Arah-Lynda wrote: "Carol wrote: "I read this one years ago but I remember it being a favorite also, Arah-Lynda. I was surprised that it was written by a man. Nice review!"

Thanks Carol. I can s..."

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Oh I soooo agree with your descriptive passionate review, Arah-Lynda. I did not review the book since I've read it long before I joined GR, but I do remember the elements you have so eloquently pointed out here. Great review!

Margitte wrote: "Oh I soooo agree with your descriptive passionate review, Arah-Lynda. I did not review the book since I've read it long before I joined GR, but I do remember the elements you have so eloquently poi..."

Thanks Margitte. You know I have thought many a time about reviewing books I read long before I joined goodreads but somehow I feel better when the experience is still fresh. Of course other reviewers here do it and quite admirably as well.

Wonderful review Arah-Lynda...I really have to read this some day! :)

Delee wrote: "Wonderful review Arah-Lynda...I really have to read this some day! :)"

Thanks Delee. You absolutely should. I predict that you will love it.

I loved the movie!! I know people that read the book say the book is MUCH better...and has a lot of differences.

Delee wrote: "I loved the movie!! I know people that read the book say the book is MUCH better...and has a lot of differences."

Though there are some, I cannot come up with too many examples of the movie outshining the book. Strangers on a Train is one that comes immediately to mind for me.

I agree, and Rear Window was the one that came to my mind.

So both are Hitchcock movies. :)

Misery is another- I just finished reading it for a second time- and even though I really liked it...I LOVED the movie- much tamer..and less bloody. some would find that a minus- I find it a plus. :)

I rather liked the book more than the movie, read this before I joined GR and passed it on to some family members and they enjoyed it as well.

Delee wrote: "Misery is another- I just finished reading it for a second time- and even though I really liked it...I LOVED the movie- much tamer..and less bloody. some would find that a minus- I find it a plus. :)"

Can we really be surprised that the two immediate examples happen to be Hitchcock interpretations. I loved Misery both the book and the movie but the book still holds top rank for me. Great examples. Thanks for sharing.

MaryannC.Book Fiend wrote: "I rather liked the book more than the movie, read this before I joined GR and passed it on to some family members and they enjoyed it as well."
I agree Maryann. It is a safe bet indeed to pass this one on to friends and family. I'm thrilled your family loved it too.

One of these days, I might re-read this one, Arah-Lynda, I remember really loving this, the kind of story that you just fall into and can't stop thinking about, and every time I see it, or hear it mentioned, I am instantly brought back to the feelings I had while reading it. So glad you loved it, too. It is, indeed, lyrically captivating. Lovely review!

Cheri wrote: "One of these days, I might re-read this one, Arah-Lynda, I remember really loving this, the kind of story that you just fall into and can't stop thinking about, and every time I see it, or hear it ..."

Thank you Cheri for the lovely comments. Oh my, there are so many books, still this one seems worthy of second visit.