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falon_papale's review against another edition
5.0
Everything Memoirs of a Geisha should have been. Personal, familial, and shows an intimate view of the feminine dilemma, which seems ever present.
readingari's review against another edition
4.0
These types of books fascinate me - the history, the traditions... this one in particular was intriguing, with everything you wanted to know about courtesan life but were too afraid to google. Well most everything. I felt like it was lacking a bit, a bit of drama and some people giving up rather easily, but otherwise I want to read more books like this!
thesleepinglady's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cece605's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tammyhai's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written saga reminiscent of famous Chinese tragedies. Amy Tan is a master storyteller and in her newest weaves an intricate tale that delves into the bond between mothers and daughters. It is an emotionally charged novel that is highly recommended.
booksbydorothea's review against another edition
2.0
Normally, I love Amy Tan books and this is the first that I didn't like! I had a hard time getting into especially due to the detailed information about courtesan life - it was a bit too detailed for my taste! Also, the story wasn't that interesting to me and I didn't connect with the characters - I didn't care about them! Glad that I read the book, but wouldn't recommend it.
meadams's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite from Amy Tan. Some parts were so boring, I admit I only skimmed over them. The story spans 3 generations of mothers & daughters caught up in a mixture of Chinese and Western culture. It begins in the late 1890's. Lucretia Minturn is a defiant young woman growing up in San Francisco, the daughter of scholars. She meets a Chinese man who gets her pregnant. She follows him to Shanghai not knowing that his family will never allow them to marry. So it goes, on and on. I waded thru and finally finished, the ending was somewhat satisfactory
it_me_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, and Abandonment
opalnova's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the book. Don't listen to the reviewers that are so prude about ...
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Read the rest of my review on my website:
https://opalnova.com/posts/three-old-timey-books
ccstackpoole's review against another edition
2.0
I think I've read this story before! That's what I kept thinking as I turned the pages. Alas, I found it dull and I was content to let my Kindle library loan end without bothering to finish the book.