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Memoirs of a Geisha
- Narrated by: Noriko Aida
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Her story encompasses her childhood in a poor fishing village, before taking us, as she was taken at the tender age of nine, into the formal but intimate world of the geisha, a world supposedly of eroticism and enchantment, but also one of exploitation and degradation. Later, when the war has forced the closure of the geisha houses, Sayuri tells of her redemptive struggle, penniless and hungry, finally to forge her own freedom, on her own terms.
Critic reviews
"Astonishing...breathtaking....You are seduced completely." ( Washington Post Book World)
"Many...details serve to enrich Memoirs of a Geisha, giving Sayuri's story a sharper focus and providing the distinctive qualities the heroine herself lacks." ( The New York Times Book Review)
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- V. Chapman
- 19-05-21
Abridged is a massive understatement
One of my favourite ever books, I have read it many times and fancied trying it in audio form. I cannot believe just how much of the story has been cut. I’m so disappointed 😢
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- Prime
- 16-09-20
Dreamy
Gives you hope that maybe, wishes and dreams can be made real and miracles given
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- LJ
- 19-06-20
Be aware the audible version is abridged
Amazing story but really disappointed when I realised that the audible version is abridged quite heavily. Wanted to hear the full version which doesn’t appear to be available here in English. Have had to buy again on kindle the read the full story.
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- B
- 30-10-20
A glimpse of the life of a Geisha
This favourite tale of mine came to life thanks to the narrator. She was the ideal chouce to tell the Geisha's story.
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- Samantha
- 06-03-24
half the book cut out
this is my favourite book. I don't understand why there's so much missing..very disappointing
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- Evey
- 23-05-15
Love Love Love
I can't get enough of this book. So gripping and heartbreaking and at the same time lovely story. I love the narrators voice her calm and gentle voice makes the book even better.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-08-20
not the full version but still good
it's a beautiful and tragic story, that is beautifully read. The only thing about it is that it was missing parts, but apart from that it was great!
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- Lauren
- 28-08-20
Such a beautiful story, so beautifully read.
Always such a treat to revisit this story. Such a shame that it's Abridged. Boo!
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- Mrs. C. H. Gardner
- 14-10-22
Pity only the abridged version is available
This is one of my favourite books. It’s a pity only the abridged version is available as such important parts were cut from the full story. But nice as a brief version and well performed.
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- Michaela Muir
- 28-11-21
great book!
the narrator was perfect. lovely story. could listen again and again! The voice of the reader made the story come to life.
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