Memoirs of a Geisha

So I've finally finished it. I haven't taken so long to read a book in years. I just could not get into it. And what a disappointment that is, because everyone and their mother seems to love the book. Don't get me wrong, I love to know things and to learn. So I did enjoy all the details about the geisha lifestyle. And I did really love the way it ended up with the chairman. I'm a complete sucker for a love story! That almost made the whole thing worth reading to me, just to get to that. Overall it was interesting and with a lovely twist, and many of the characters did evoke strong emotions in me (see my earlier post about wanting to slap Hatsumomo!). I'm glad I read it, but I really wish I could have found what was so special about it to so many people!