Memoirs of a Geisha

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Is it worth my while?

definitely. Read it when it first came out and remember loving it. I lent it to someone who didn't give it back so I bought it again as it was a bookshelf must-have for me.

In that case I will read it - I've been wondering about it for a while.

Absolutely. VERY well-written.

loved it

loved it too!

Yes. It's one of those books I wish I hadn't read yet so I could enjoy it all over again for the first time.

Fantastic - read it in 2 days as i couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to seeing the film now.

Sorry to put a dampener on this. I read this book when it first came out - I actually bought it in hardback I was so impressed by the reviews - but I hated this book - overhyped bollocks in my humble opinion - but that's only me.

Sorry to put a dampener on this. I read this book when it first came out - I actually bought it in hardback I was so impressed by the reviews - but I hated this book - overhyped bollocks in my humble opinion - but that's only me.

Its a great read, I read it years ago and really enjoyed it. I wonder if the film would match up.

Really enjoyed it, and I don't normally "do" fiction. Was extremely disappointed at the very, very end, though, but suppose I'd better not say why.
The Liza Dalby book about her experiences as the only ever Western Geisha is also a good read.

I loved the book. I was bored by the movie. It didn't do the book justice, I think. Didn't help that some of the characters didn't age at all in the movie and I was confused as to who was who (didn't help that I had my DD along who was figuring out how to walk up and down stairs, so had to chase her as well).

Agree on the Lisa Dalby book - "Geisha" it was very interesting and insightful.

I didn't love it but enjoyed reading it.

Ooo DH has just come back from charity shop shopping and brought back that book. Cost 40p! Excellent. Looking forward to a good read now :)

Thanks for replies - think I will read it.