Geisha by Liza Dalby Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Geisha
Book Review: The Most Complete Book On The Subject!
Summary: 4 Stars
Having first read Auther Golden's book, 'Memoirs of a Geisha'. (Which I enjoyed very much) Liza Dalby's book is more in-depth and accurately depicts Geisha, dispelling all of the myths about what is behind the 'porcelin' face. This must-read book answers any questions raised on the topic of Geisha, and gives insight as to what it is like to be a Geisha today.Book Review: The definitive work on geisha
Summary: 4 Stars
If you want to know everything and anything about geisha this is the book to turn to. Well written, perfect composition and more infotmation then I could ever remember!Book Review: Unbelievable
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" I have become consumed with everything Japanese, geishas in particular. This book was the next to follow in my voracious appetite to learn everything geisha. What an experience Liz Dalby must have had when she gradually became a member in Pontocho's geisha community. I seriously doubt that there will be another American geisha in this lifetime. To read the difficulties becoming a geisha involves opened my eyes that nothing is all what it seems. Training to be a geisha isn't as easy as what most people probably thinks. Despite the lengthiness of the book, I could not put down the book. What makes this book special in comparison to other books on geishas is that the author isn't an outsider looking in. She drew upon her own experiences and that is why I love Liz Dalby's book more than the coffee table books on geishas.Book Review: Very Interesting
Summary: 5 Stars
This book not only holds your attention, but it opens the doors that have been closed so long to outsiders, even most japanese, for so long. I bought this about a year ago, and i didnt put it down for 3 days, which was the amount of time it took me to finish it. I read this after memoirs of a geisha and i really loved it. Liza Dalby got the experience of a lifetime, one that many of us wish we could have. All in all i have to say this is one of the best books about geisha...or any other book for that matter, i have ever read.Book Review: Wishing to try it...
Summary: 4 Stars
How lovely it would be to experience what Dalby did. This book is wonderful and a great insight to a secret world and fascination of mine.