Autobiography of a Geisha
by Sayo Masuda
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Author: Sayo MasudaTranslator: G. G. Rowley
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-25
ISBN: 0231129513
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Columbia University Press
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Book Review: A very rich and evocative memoir.
Summary: 4 Stars
The most remarkable thing about this book is the author's voice. Although you have to wonder how much was altered in translation from Japanese to English, it is still very compelling. I think with memoirs you can always tell whether the author is trying to gloss over negative aspects of their life, but Masuda is unapologetic and genuine. This is not the soft, lyrical story of Arthur Golden, but the real thing, expressed by someone who was there. A very rich and evocative memoir.
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