Rules for Virgins: Wherein Magic Gourd Advises Young Violet on How to Become a Popular Courtesan While Avoiding Cheapskates, False Love, and Suicide Audiobook

" I was a little leery of this topic. I thought it was going to be something that was overly sensationalized. It's not. It's wonderfully written and quite an interesting look into the life of the courtesan. I would definitely recommend this story for the over 18 crowd. "

" I have to say I was not impressed and almost disappointed in this book. It was very short and needed more editing. The memoir/teaching way of story-telling was neat though. "

" Not what I expected. Kind of boring. Just one woman telling another what to do as a courtesan. "

" Amy Tan has still got it. After not writing any fiction for six years, she composes a story about an aging courtesan instructing her young protege. The story is told as a monologue. Ms. Tan is writes as she always has with poetic imagery. "

" Beautifully written. I just love Amy Tan. "

" This was the first Kindle single I ever bought. I wasn't sure I would enjoy the format, even though I love Amy Tan's work. I am not a fan of the subject matter in this single but Tan's talent made it a pleasure to read. I will probably get more Kindle singles in the future. "

" SO EXCITED for the full book! "

" The content of this book wasn't new for me. I read something similar in The Memories of a Geisha. :D "

" Looking forward to the complete book. "

" Only good thing about this very short partial story was that it was short. I love Amy Tan's writing and was excited to find this. But basically you only need to read if you don't know how to be a highly paid whore in China and have some need or desire for that knowledge. "

" Kind of disappointing because this is unlike anything Amy Tan has ever written. I wouldn't really recommend this book. I mean, really, yes, the lady is a prostitute and these "rules" are pretty much expected of her. There really isn't much to go on. Decently written but not much else going for it. "

" A nice short story, and athough it reminded me too much of "Memoirs of a Geisha" I kept reading because it was so short and I love Tan's writing! "

" First person narration of a Geisha schooling a young girl into the culture. Wittingly sharp and engaging. I read it twice as her advice transcends time. "

" Ehhh...I like Amy Tan and this was intriguing, but it's a story with no beginning and no end that leaves you feeling completely unsatisfied. "

" Very quick read - definitely put me in the mood to read more of this author. "

" A delightful read that's less a story and more a glimpse into a world where stories are about to take place. My only complaint is that I want more! "

" Excellent short story. Very much like the few half of "Memoirs of a Geisha" "

" Enjoyable quick read, but there's not much of a plot. It feels a little like Memoirs of a Geisha light. "

" Awful! I had no idea that it was only a short story! So disappointed! "

" Good novella by the Master Amy Tan. "

" Eh. Whatever Amy Tan. Nice work. "

" Oops. An accidental theme has emerged in my reading? "

" Nice short read. Only 48 pages. Great advice if you are going to become a prostitute "

" Not what i was expecting. "

" I really liked this book but cannot give it more than 3 stars because it was too short, way too short! I felt like I was cheated after reading it. Where's the rest of the story?! "