Just finished this book. I’m not into epic journey type of books like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc. Usually, I like reading biographies written by female. Among my favorites are Memoirs of a Geisha and just added to my list, Belle de Jour: Diary of an Unlikely Call Girl. Memoirs of a Geisha, the book, is far better than the blockbuster movie. This book was written very well, emotional and engaging. Belle de jour is written by an anonymous call girl, a complilation of her blog entries. Intriguing and funny. Both are great books that I highly recommend.