I don't care if there are certain aspects about this story that may be, arguably, inaccurate. It doesn't matter. This book is wonderful! I cried crocodile tears while reading it! A fabulous story about a girl and a lifetime of obstacles and adversity, ending with...I'm not going to give it away! Plus it really clarified in my mind what exactly a geisha is! However, buying this book for the story alone is enough--it's breathtaking!