Memoirs of A Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of A Geisha

Arthur Golden with Bernadette Dunne (Narrator)

17 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha. Speaking to us with the wisdom of age and in a voice a...

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Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 58%
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 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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