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Title: Clever technique, but story lacks "oomph"
Review: I found the cleverness of this book, framed as a memoir of a real geisha including translator's note, almost outdid the content of the story. An enjoyable read as insight into a different culture, but a less descriptive book lacking the emotion of such writers as Amy Tam and Arundhati Roy. Certain chapters contain interesting moments, but overall there is a lack of connection with the characters.
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