Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden is this week’s book recommendation.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Why should you pick it up?
Well, first of all, it’s historical fiction so that should be your first incentive. I think it is one of the best genres there is for us readers. But I do know it is difficult to sell historical fiction to all. Not everyone has the patience, I think. So, let me give you a few more reasons.
This book takes you intimately through the life of a geisha. It gives you a glimpse into a culture that is fascinating yet shows the ugliness that hides behind the rice-paper screens. Yes, an ugliness that many girls are taught to live with and even aspire to live through. It tells the story of a young girl from a fishing village and how her life turns out to be while learning the art of geisha. Personally, I found it fascinating and even tragic that girls were made to believe that beguiling the most powerful men was the way to a prosperous life, that their sole aim was decking up even if uncomfortable doing so and feeding the fancies of men who often had wives at home.
Read, it’s a book that will touch you at a deeper level.
Link to Good Reads:
Memoirs of a Geisha
The book is available in Paperback and as a Kindle edition. So, what are you waiting for?
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Hey this is a lovely book.
I’ve read this one. It’s a great read for a glimpse of a whole different world. Great pick Naba.
I have read this book and felt the same way about the young girls being brainwashed into becoming Geishas. Well written book and a sulekhagreat recommendation.
Oh I love this one and its coming up on the favourite books in a bit this April!
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I watched a movie and loved it, I could give it a read as well 🙂
Sounds interesting, Through I aint much of a historical genre fan. But the premise of this book seems different!
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Love the book’s cover! I know they say don’t judge a book by its cover, but…. sometimes that’s how I choose what to read! Thanks to your review, I can ba a little better informed. Thanks for enriching my knowledge.
Sounds like a great book to pick up! Thanks for sharing.
It’s so interesting that I have come across this book so often but have never picked it up. One wonders at its timeless appeal. Is it the universality of the women being subdued that strikes a chord? Is it the writing?
Must surely get it soon. How tragic, like you say, that they must have grown up thinking this was the way to success or happiness.
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One more added to the TBR list. Off to goodreads I go..
Read it. An absolute beauty. Superbly written and depicted. You can imagine that era so well as you read.
I haven’t read it till now. Somehow have never picked it up. Will do so now. Thanks Naba.
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This one’s been on my book shelf for ages! I need to pick it up ASAP.
Thanks for the recommendation, Naba. I can trust you on that <3
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