Memoirs of a Geisha

I kind of agree with Tony: if you want to learn something about the secret world of the Geishas then this probably isn't the place to start. However, I think the characters are very vivid and the storyline is very strong. For these reasons, I feel it's a book I can recommend. I don't think the fact that the book has been "mis-blurbed" should be held against it.

I found it pretty disappointing. It's not really a 'look into a hidden world'. If it really did get into the soul of the geisha then we would learn and understand a great deal. This doesn't scratch the surface. Having said that, it is perfectly reasonably written, it does have a storyline and it does roll along. Good for a train journey but don't expect to learn much.

As is so often the case, the book is so much better than the movie.

another favorite that I have ead more than once and would highly recommend. I enjoyed the movie also. I enjoyed the movie for the visuals, especially the dance scene.

Really enjoyed reading the book, the movie was very difficult to follow even having ready the book.

I really enjoyed this book. I'm thinking about watching the film but not sure that it will live up to the book. Anyone done both?

I read the book first, then watched the movie...I wasn't disappointed with the film per se, since there were some lovely scenes and the cinematography was flawless. (I'm still not sure why they felt the need to go with Chinese actresses instead of Japanese actresses.) I don't have as much enthusiasm for the film, however, as I do for the book. I could not put this one down and it remains one of my most highly recommended recent reads.

at the same time?

That would be impressive!