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Title: All surface no substance
Review: From a cultural and historical perspective this book was of some interest. However, Geisha never truly gets into the mind of its narrator. In fact, it seems to brush over major events in her life. And the reader never really gets to know her all that well. It was quite obvious that the author was a white male. While Golden may be a student of Asian culture, he does not possess enough insider knowledge of what it's like to be Japanese let alone a Japanese woman. If you want a well-done glimpse into the mind and world of Asian women stick to authors such as Amy Tan who really know their subject matter.
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