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mariahmmm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
A Geisha looks back on her life and recounts the struggles she faces on her journey to becoming a renowned Geisha.
Given the books apparent success, I was expecting a detailed journey on what being a Geisha involved. Instead, this poorly written historical fiction infantilizes the main character and breezes past mountains of abuse while trying to insert an uncomfortable romance subplot. The book felt half finished with unexplainable time jumps and large gaps in the story.
Given the books apparent success, I was expecting a detailed journey on what being a Geisha involved. Instead, this poorly written historical fiction infantilizes the main character and breezes past mountains of abuse while trying to insert an uncomfortable romance subplot. The book felt half finished with unexplainable time jumps and large gaps in the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Trafficking
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death of parent, and Pedophilia
Minor: War
hanniquinn's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Confinement, War, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Minor: Child death, Classism, Colonisation, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Blood, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Vomit
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