Memoirs of a Geisha

Unabridged
Author: Arthur Golden
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Genres: Fiction
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Date: November 2005
Length: 18 hours
Ratings:
Formats:
  • CD
  • iPod
Abridged
Author: Arthur Golden
Narrator: Elaina Erika Davis
Genres: Fiction
Publisher: Random House Audio Assets
Date: November 2005
Length: 3 hours
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 4/5
Formats:
  • CD
  • iPod

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Overview

Golden's internationally bestselling literary tour de force is now the subject of Columbia Picture/DreamWorks's film adaptation, starring Ziyi Zhang ("House of Flying Daggers") and directed by Rob Marshall ("Chicago"), set for nationwide release on December 9, 2005.

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Not a great reader

by LisMur
  • Book Rating: 3/5

Memoirs of a Geisha

by St. Simons Sheila
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Not a great reader

Written by LisMur from Seattle, WA on November 15th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I really liked this book when I read it, but I didn't like the reader on the audio edition. Still, it's a good story.

Memoirs of a Geisha

Written by St. Simons Sheila on October 30th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This is a wonderful story with so much detail of a time and culture I was unfamiliar with. The reader did a wonderful job. I rented the movie after listening to the book... do rent the movie... listening to the book is SO much better.

Wonderful!

Written by Lori on September 11th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I had plenty of time to relax and listen to this book since I broke my foot and had to have it operated on just as I recieved this in the mail. I'm so glad I got this then. It was a pleasure to be alone and stuck in my recliner while listening to this.

Not so good

Written by Alicia from Austin, TX on February 11th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I may be the only person in the world that didn't really like this book. I was disappointed by the ending, and I thought it really was a poor attempt to glorify what in effect was prostitution. The writing is well done, and it was interesting to learn about the customs and history of Geisha. But overall I would not recommend this book.

Memoirs of a Geisha

Written by Sharon Allen on February 4th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I was uneasy about reading a book by a white male on the very private inner life of naturally modest Japanese women in an even more discreet profession. But the author clearly did his research, and whether or not the details of this secret society are accurate, the writing rings authentic. I was disappointed with the reader's voice: her inflection was monotone, and her mispronunciation of the Japanese words was distracting if not at times annoying. I think next time I'd prefer to read it in print rather than listening to it (this version, at any rate).

Wonderful listen

Written by Kelly Abad on December 14th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I really enjoyed this book. I would say that it is one of my favorites. I enjoyed the detail and the opportunity to see into the life of a Geisha.

Wonderful Story

Written by Robert Lanois on September 19th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This is a story everyone should listen to. In all of the books this rates as one of my favorites. The reader does such a great job with the story making it as real as any. I would rate her nearly as good as Jim Dale (Harry Potter).

Memoris of a Geisha

Written by Arlene on September 10th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

The person who read the novel did a great job with the character's voices and the overall mood of the story. Although I enjoyed the book very much - especially the details and descriptions given at the beginning, I felt that the ending was rushed. Highly recommended.

memoirs of a geisha

Written by Elizabeth Manuge on August 30th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

i really liked this book. it is told with restraint, integrity and an affection for this girl who had such a hard life fitting into the demands being geisha put upon her. i felt i understood exactly what it would be like first of all to be kidnapped and sold into the hands of 'mother' who saw all these young girls as money makers. this girl was different and emerged as a strong person with a purpose in her life ie to take control of her life and make her own decisions. its hard to believe this story was written by a man. it is a fascinating story, makes one want to meet this woman. it would have been nice if the reader had had a japanese accent.

Memoirs of a Geisha

Written by Lyn Dibble from Fillmore, CA on August 29th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I was young sailor in the 50's and my ships made many visits to Japan, saw what were probably many Geishas. Just never knew where they fit in sociality. Very good book have ordered the movie to see how they pesented it. My copy of the book have been used quite a bit and had some areas that skipped. I was still able to keep the flow of the story. Looking forward to the movie.

Selected Reviews

Not a great reader

by LisMur
  • Book Rating: 3/5

Memoirs of a Geisha

by St. Simons Sheila
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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