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Title: read this with a sceptical eye
Review: I first read this book 5 years ago when I knew very little about Japan, its cultures and geiko themsleves. On first read, it is an appealing book because it allows you into a foreign, unknown world, through the eyes of a geiko.HOWEVER - some of the language Golden uses is ridiculous, with many americanisms thrown in for good measure. The ridiculous metaphors and similies used made me feel irritated at some points. I even saw some spelling mistakes!If you're looking for a truthful, entertaining read, get Minkeo Iwasaki's book instead - written by a japanese woman, who was a geisha!A mildly entertaining book, until you realise that most of what is written is some middle aged, american man's fantasy!
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