Written as the memoir of a famous geisha, Sayuri, the novel begins in 1929 when nine-year-old Chiyo is sold, with her sister, to buyers from Kyoto. She ends up in a Gion okiya where the cruel Hatsumomo schemes against her. Mameha takes her under her wing, teaching her the dances, the tea ceremony and the art of attracting patrons. Her hopes center on the Chairman, but she is courted by Nobu, and war changes everything.
Perfect for anyone who wants to be absorbed in a different era and culture. It leaves you with a clear picture of the geisha's world, and of the choices available to a woman in it.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Punto de Lectura
- ISBN
- 9780307275301
- Language
- ES
