Tiffany McAllister Woods
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The Valley of Amazement
- De: Amy Tan
- Narrado por: Nancy Wu, Joyce Bean, Amy Tan
- Duración: 24 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,984
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,559
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3,581
Shanghai, 1912. Violet Minturn is the privileged daughter of the American madam of the city's most exclusive courtesan house. But when the Ching dynasty is overturned, Violet is separated from her mother in a cruel act of chicanery and forced to become a "virgin courtesan." Half-Chinese and half-American, Violet grapples with her place in the worlds of East and West - until she is able to merge her two halves, empowering her to become a shrewd courtesan who excels in the business of seduction and illusion, though she still struggles to understand who she is.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Just could NOT get past the ugliness
- De Pamela J en 11-25-13
- The Valley of Amazement
- De: Amy Tan
- Narrado por: Nancy Wu, Joyce Bean, Amy Tan
Mesmerizing
Revisado: 11-11-21
I loved the story and characters. I stood think many women could relate. The tale ESA's told with brutal honesty as of I were there among the women. I was swept away emotionally. I felt as though I was there with each woman or girl's sort of memoir. Vulger at times but no more than the truth of a harsh truthfulness the world's underbelly however it was countered with each character's strength, beauty, and the willingness to survive and be resilient to that harshness.
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Memoirs of a Geisha
- De: Arthur Golden
- Narrado por: Elaina Erika Davis
- Duración: 2 h y 58 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 411
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 247
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 248
In a voice both haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri describes her life as a geisha. Taken from her home at the age of nine, she is sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. Witness her transformation as you enter a world where appearances are paramount, virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder, women beguile powerful men, and love is scorned as illusion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating
- De L Bonner en 08-12-03
- Memoirs of a Geisha
- De: Arthur Golden
- Narrado por: Elaina Erika Davis
Enchanting, Melancholy, yet so lovely I adore it
Revisado: 10-28-21
This is a story that I imagine many intelligent individuals who have grown up in somber circumstances can relate with most especially those who have low self esteem not knowing that they are quite lovely. The cruelty the world bestows on these girl's either gives them the same matching beauty inside, however, in other cases like Hotsimomo (sp) [ Main characters "older sister/rival in home] That same cruelty can awaken what they call the tiger making them just as cruel. This book is a one of a kind accurate personal account of the history and culture of The largest and most famous city in Japan. It educates all while telling a tragic tale of a young girl that to me seems a fairy tale in a strange land. Beautiful and beautifully written. I can not help but feel that this is true, but maybe that's just the romantic in me. The movie is different I reccomend both. The film is true art just as the book. but you must listen or read before you watch. The cinematography and watching the Geisha entertain when they were in their prime was like being taken into another realm. Even their everyday life. I adore Geisha and am infuriated when people think of them anything less than gorgeous famous entertainers. We have nothing to compare them to in Western society. No matter your opinion of Geisha you should read this book at times it's poetic also engaging accurate descriptions of all things mentioned in the book including the effects of the war and on the people but through the eyes of a beautiful young woman intermingled with emotions. I was so surprised to see how much I related to this book. I honestly couldn't get enough. If there is anymore please let me know. also you must see the movie as well.
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The Chain
- De: Adrian McKinty
- Narrado por: January LaVoy
- Duración: 10 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,438
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,890
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4,871
Your phone rings. A stranger has kidnapped your child. To free them you must abduct someone else's child. Your child will be released when your victim's parents kidnap another child. If any of these things don't happen: Your child will be killed. You are now part of the chain.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Major Departure For McKinty
- De Graham en 07-18-19
- The Chain
- De: Adrian McKinty
- Narrado por: January LaVoy
Absolutely a page-turner Loved it, so hard to put
Revisado: 08-07-21
By far one of the best works from Stephen King and anyone attempting our new world sophistication. I relate Rachel's character in so many different ways. I can imagine that most moms will be able too relate to her. It's a mind bender until the very end. 5 star in my book!!
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