Books by Katherine Govier
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review 1: After a trip to Japan this was a great way to understand some of the history through an unknown artist. At first the opening was slow going however I started to wonder how this girl Oei will turn out. Hanging out with a geisha is an interesting way to start. Her strength grows es...
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review 1: La Femme Hokusai se propose comme un roman historique ayant comme personnage principal la fille du célèbre fou de la peinture, Oei. Fort de ses recherches, Katherine Govier nous offre un regard sur la vie du peintre, dans un Japon en effervescence au XIXe siècle. D’entrée de jeu...
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review 1: I read this book YEARS ago and I can still remember minute details as well as the joy and sorrow I experienced. This alone shows what an impact The Printmaker's Daughter had on me. If you don't enjoy learning about new cultures and history, specifically Japan's, this book is not ...
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review 1: It took me a while to get into this book; I just read a review where the reader gave up at pg 50, and gave it 1 star. This is why I persevered - and it paid off. I found the material so fascinating, it compelled me to keep reading. I didn't know this part of Japanese history, ...