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Historical Fiction · MelancholicA fisherman’s daughter becomes a famous geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
See it on Amazon1997Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Chiyo, a girl sold to a Kyoto geisha house, becomes the celebrated geisha Sayuri and tells her story in Golden’s 1997 novel, which was a worldwide bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Japan · Love · Survival
Screen adaptation
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
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About the author
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