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“Read to page 242. Boring. As an erotic novel the only sex so far was between the "bad guy" and a snooty, competitive geisha. Whole story is very slow to begin with. On top of this the main character, Kathlene, is extremely frustrating. She dreams of being a geisha and yet, despite being raised in Japan, seems completely unable to adapt. Geisha sell sex. Simple. And yet the main character bumbles around, dreaming about using her geisha skills on her prince charming. Yes there should be romance in the novel, but why did Bacarr structure her story around Kathlene still being a virgin?
graphicstudent wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Please hope the other Bacarr books I bought are better because it's too late to return. (One good point, it's lush in imagery.)”“Kinda bland & disappointingly a-typical”
Sevyn T. Nein wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Mildly amusing. This book is labeled "erotic fiction". I've read romance novels that are steamier than this.”
Jannette T wrote this review Thursday, March 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Wow!”
Tealia wrote this review Tuesday, January 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I know this should be a "Chick Book" but Hey guys this is a real good read! I got it for my wife but I read it first, the research into Japan in the 1890's was excellent. I could place myself into each chapter and "Live it" with the characters.”
Michael G wrote this review Sunday, December 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Crap book! Do not waste your time....”
Terry-Jo wrote this review Sunday, December 2 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this book. It was a lush, imaginative tale.”
Lorie-eHarlequin wrote this review Thursday, October 11 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This erotic story begins in Kioto, Japan, 1892. For her safety, fifteen year old Kathlene Mallory is placed by her father at The Teahouse of the Look-Back Tree geisha house. For Kathleen, this is a dream come true, since she has always desired to become a geisha. She makes friends and enemies during her time there as she trains to become Geisha, but always keeping her western identity a secret. Forward three years and the day comes when Kathlene can no longer be hidden. Two men want her, and Kathlene must chose between her honor—Japanese style—or her heart—Western style. Danger follows close on her heels, and not until the end do we learn what Kathlene will choose.
GerriBowen wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Jina Bacarr’s debut novel, The Blonde Geisha, transports you to Japan of 1892-1895, and her talented writing keeps you there long after you’ve finished her book. The sights, sounds, and smells described pull the reader into the story. Her use of phrases in describing anatomy and sexual functions made me smile—they are delightful. This author obviously knows Japan, the Japanese culture and Japanese way of thinking, yet gently imparts her knowledge throughout the book. This is a writer who weaves her story with such skill, the world of The Blonde Geisha remains with you long after the book has been put away.
I highly recommend The Blonde Geisha for the eroticism, the romance and the glimpse into the world of the Japanese Geisha.
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“I enjoyed Kathlene's story. I found the imagery lush and the sensuality ripe.”
Taylor Hartt wrote this review Sunday, July 22 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
