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Title: Beautiful Description Cannot Overcome Plot/Character Flaws
Review: Although the subject matter was quite interesting, the overall book was not dazzling. The plot and character flaws could not be covered up with the author's lovely descriptions. The spitefulness, stupidity, and bitterness of the entire book was not endearing. The protagonist herself was not bright, even though the author found it necessary to remind us constantly of how she appeared to be a "smart girl." Sayuri was also coniving and selfish. The ending of the book was unsatisfactory; the resolution of her romance wasn't believable nor remotely credible. Also, her treatment of Nobu was absolutely awful; it reveals her to be selfish and crass. The way that her actions late in the book were interpreted was also unconvincing. The ending was just uninspiring. I've DEFINITELY read better books. By the end of this one I was thoroughly disgusted with most of the characters. If you must read it, get it from the library. It isn't worth buying.
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