Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

Arthur Golden

448 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

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Description

A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel presents with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.In Memoirs of a Geisha, we enter a world where appeara...

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Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 59%
sad 43%
informative 37%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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