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Memoirs of a GeishaA literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. Nominated as one of America's best loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Speaking to us with the wisdom of age and in a voice at once haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri tells the story of her life as a geisha. It begins in a poor fishing
A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Speaking to us with the wisdom of age and in a voice at once haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri tells the story of her life as a geisha. It begins in a poor fishing village in 1929, when, as a nine-year-old girl with unusual blue-gray eyes, she is taken from her home and sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. We witness her transformation as she learns the rigorous arts of the geisha: dance and music; wearing kimono, elaborate makeup, and hair; pouring sake to reveal just a touch of inner wrist; competing with a jealous rival for men's solicitude and the money that goes with it. In Memoirs of a Geisha, we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction--at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful--and completely unforgettable.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 01/10/1999
ISBN: 9780679781585
Pages: 448
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.10d
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Nominee
Review Citations: New York Times 02/14/1999 pg. 32
New York Times 06/06/1999 pg. 52
Booklist 04/01/2000 pg. 1442
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 44554 / Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel
Reading Level: 6.5 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 31
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This filled in so many gaps
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As someone who grew up reading the Bible, this book was a revelation. Jubilees and Jasher gave context and depth to stories I thought I already understood, and Enoch’s visions took everything to another level. I really appreciated how all five books were included in one volume—well-organized, easy to navigate, and supported with helpful notes. It’s a serious study tool, but also a compelling read.
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Felt like opening a long-lost vault
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I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked this up. These writings are so different from the Bible I grew up with—more mystical, more cosmic, and honestly more human in some parts. The modern English translation helped a lot, because even with that, it takes time to digest. Jubilees really surprised me—it’s like reading Genesis with a behind-the-scenes commentary. And Enoch III? That one goes wild. This book isn’t casual reading, but if you’re spiritually curious or love ancient texts, it opens up a totally different lens on early beliefs.
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Gave me chills more than once
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I didn’t expect to feel so pulled in, but there were parts of this book that made me stop reading and just sit there. The stories are strange, intense, and full of meaning I’m still trying to wrap my head around. Enoch 1 hit me the hardest—watchers, judgment, hidden knowledge—it all felt ancient and oddly urgent. Having the modern translation helped me connect with the words instead of struggling through them. The notes didn’t get in the way either—they actually made me want to dig deeper.
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Mystical, layered, and thought-provoking
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This book took me on a serious deep dive. I’ve read Jasher before, but this version gave it new life with clean translation and smart notes. Ina Quant and the Three Jubilees were new to me—and honestly, they pulled me in with their strange, prophetic rhythm. It’s not a casual read, but if you’re spiritually curious or love ancient texts that go beyond the traditional canon, this is a goldmine. It felt like uncovering the other half of a story I didn’t know was incomplete.
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