Erotic not true geisha lifestyle!
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This book was recommended to me from Amazon as I love books about the Japanese and Chinese culture, especially about the geisha world. I read the last few reviews of this book and thought I would give it ago. I wish I read the first review as it tell you what type of book it really is.......This is an EROTIC BOOK! (Written on the front cover, in small letters).
This book as nothing like what the true geisha lifestyle is about. This book as about deflowering, sexual expressions and well it's an over rated `mills and boon'. The writing is quite comical and childish, not at all erotic. There isn't one sentence where someone isn't thinking, expressing or doing something sexual, which I suppose is good for an erotic novel. But after a while it gets repetitive and annoying.
If you love the true Japanese art of geisha, the culture and the tradition then do not get this book.
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An Enticing and Sensual World
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A world of sensual mystery, forbidden delights and dangerous indiscretions embody Jina Bacarr's first novel. Set in 1892 Kioto, readers will be whisked back in time to a more guarded Japan, one of privileged ancient rituals. Our heroine is a precocious girl, innocent in so many ways. She is only fifteen years old. And she longs to be a geisha.
When Kathlene Mallory's father becomes endangered, he thinks only of his beloved daughter, whom he must hide. He takes her to the Teahouse of the Look-Back Tree, a geisha house. For three years. Kathlene learns sensual arts of pleasing a man, how to pleasure them. As much as she has longed for such a life, her Western ways bring disorder to the otherwise peaceful teahouse. When she draws the attention of the powerful Baron Tonda, her time to grant the pillow and sell spring, her virginity, is at hand. While her greatest wish is about to come true, she does not want the baron. Her heart beats strong for a strange gaijin, a foreigner. All the inhabitants of the Teahouse stand to lose though, unless she grants the dangerous Baron the pillow. Will her wish to become a geisha win out? Can she fully let go emotions and personal wants, especially the most dangerous one of all--love?
Though not marketed as a romance, Bacarr's "The Blonde Geisha" carries a different kind of romance all its own. Her love of the Japanese culture pours out of each word written. The culture itself is like a living being, one that walks and undulates with the reader as they take this incredible journey with Kathlene. At one time, the world of geisha was a closely guarded secret, but Bacarr has unveiled them. Like a budding rose, she peels away the sensual, beauteous layers that are visible and lays bare the stark loneliness that comes with being geisha. Kathlene, with all her Western pride, is a wonderful character to experience these realities through. Her handsome gaijin, Reed Cantrell adds a spectacular element of danger as he thwarts the Baron's malicious plans. Pick up your copy of "The Blonde Geisha" today and enjoy. An astounding, wonderful debut novel from Jina Bacarr, an author not to be missed!
K. Montgomery
Official Reviwer for The Mystic Castle
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Entertaining World of the Japanese Geisha!
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In 1892 Japan, American businessman Edward Mallory is desperately running to hide his 15-year-old daughter Kathlene. He'd made a powerful enemy of Prince Kira and now must flee. Dismayed to find the convent he hoped to hide Kathlene in closed he is forced to bring her to the Teahouse of the Look-Back-Tree where he convinces the beautiful proprietress Simouye (an `okasan') to hide her. Unbeknownst to her father, this was a place Kathlene has secretly desired to enter. Knowing it is forbidden to train a foreigner let alone a blonde green-eyed beauty, Kathlene is thrilled to be able to train to become a geisha.
Three years later, with no word from her father Kathlene is anxious to become a full fledged geisha, yet the `okasan' still holds her back. While performing a very sensual dance she draws the attention of the handsome but wicked Baron Tonda who recognizes her as the blonde green-eyed girl he'd been searching for three years. Before he kills her he wants desperately to be the one to take her virginity. At about the same time, American Reed Cantrell found Kathlene and she quickly fell in love. Now the deflowering offer of Baron Tonda became totally unacceptable both to Kathlene and especially to Reed. Knowing that Tonda would destroy the reputation and livelihood of the teahouse Kathlene is ready to comply with the 7 day `very erotic deflowering ritual' while Reed works feverishly to save her! In the end, Kathlene would war over remaining true to her love of the Japanese life of the geisha, or to her love of Reed.
*** This debut novel for Jina Bacarr was a total delight demonstrating her love and understanding of the Japanese culture and her excellent writing skills. Most will compare this to the popular `Memoirs of a Geisha' with great detail of the customs and training involved but there is no denying that this will bring much more of a smile to your face where it leans more towards an erotic slanted story with some (for me) humorous descriptions used in describing the male and female anatomy like `dear little slit', `jade stalk', `mushroom' and `flower heart'. Kathlene was a delightful character, so in love with the mystique of the `geisha' yet still holding out for `love' - and slowly coming to the realization that you couldn't have it both ways. The mystery of what Kathlene's father did to the Prince to instigate such hatred was kept right up until the very end and finally explained. Though it is definitely an erotic read, it is tastefully and gently done through the eyes of an innocent rather than going for the shock value some authors use by utilizing foul language and minute details! Again, some of the terms used had me laughing out loud and my bottom line is that I was thoroughly entertained with the story, the characters, and can highly recommend this to all who like a VERY sensual romantica read!
Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization
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Wonderful erotic debut novel!
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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.
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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