Memoirs of a Geisha, the novel ...

I did some research & found an excerpt of the novel here. Quite an interesting read, I was near the end when my dogs started barking. I literally couldn't leave my seat since I wanted to finish the final section but alas, I gave in and attended to them.

I must say, I hardly ever read fiction. If you were to look at my bookshelf, you'd think I was a christian fundamentalist as almost every book is a christian book. You'd also find out that I'm a huge Max Lucado fan. He has a fantastic way of telling a story which in turn reveals God's love. A great storyteller, my favourite book would be Travelling Light. The other sets of books would be by John Maxwell, a great leadership teacher and finally Charles Swindoll, a great teacher of the bible.

So, I may pop into the bookstore to get a copy of "Memoirs of a Geisha". Checking over the internet, a paperback costs AUD$17 at Angus & Robertson.

I was also thinking about the actresses cast for this movie. I would have preferred someone less well known as Zhang Ziyi and Michelle Yeoh. Don't get me wrong, they're fine actresses however having seen both in so many movies, there is a lack of mystique which really is the drawing point of this movie.

Oh, I've again posted the picture of the geisha. It has the 'mona lisa' effect don't you think? Beautiful, with sad eyes. Haunting ...