Memoirs of a Geisha
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Narrated by:
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Bernadette Dunne
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Written by:
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Arthur Golden
About this listen
It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction - at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful - and completely unforgettable.
©1997 Arthur Golden; Copyright ©1998 by Random House, Inc.You may also enjoy...
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 199
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 172
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What the critics say
"Astonishing...Breathtaking...You are seduced completely." (Washington Post Book World)
"...a bravura performance, a first novel that provides a vivid view into a largely lost and secret world." (The Los Angeles Times Sunday Book Review)
What listeners say about Memoirs of a Geisha
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- Morgan
- 2022-08-29
Love This Story So Much
I have both read and watched the movie multiple times and this story never looses its magic!
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- J.S
- 2020-06-25
Loved it
it was a bit long. and there were times where it was hard to get into. but overall I loved the book and would definitely recommend it
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- Aaida
- 2017-12-25
Highly recommended
A beautiful tale that captures you. I couldn’t stop listening. And excellently read. Thank you for the experience.
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- Katherine
- 2018-11-12
Amazing, couldn't stop listening
There's so much more here than in the movie. So much more history and character motivation, and it answers questions about what happened to her afterwards. I truly enjoyed this. Other reviews said the narrator was monotone and hard to follow, and I do not agree at all. I will definitely listen to this again.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-09-15
An incredible story, narrator not ideal.
Memoirs of a Geisha was a mesmerizing read, with stories rich in description and an authors voice that was both unique and telling. Unfortunately, the narrator chosen for this audiobook was monotone - basically more robotic than fluid. It was difficult to remain interested when the novel itself was captivating. #Audible1
I was able to finish the audiobook, but unfortunately I was disappointed in the overall performance.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2020-11-28
Sweet and sour
This was a beautiful distraction for someone never having travelled to Japan. Loved rich descriptions.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-15
Amazing
Memoirs of a Grisha is such a beautiful and well written book, I highly recommend!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Sara N.
- 2020-08-17
Bleh
What a beautiful story told, only to have it destroyed by the narration. I love this book but I won’t listen to it again.
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- digger
- 2019-07-01
Great book!
Beautifully written and performed! I'm still thinking of the key characters even days after finishing the book.
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- Scarlett
- 2020-10-19
Book VS movie.
I used to love the movie but now that I have listened to the book it doesn’t even compare. The book is so much better. I can’t believe how much they left out.
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