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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
medium-paced
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Must read for anyone interested in classic erotica
funny
fast-paced
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Jesus Christ this was so annoying. I have to typeset a Project Gutenberg book for a book design class and I chose this one because I thought it at least wouldn’t be boring (I’m not a classics fan at all) due to the risqué nature of the subject matter. Decided to read it for design inspiration because it was short. THAT WAS A MISTAKE. I now hate this book with a passion but if I don’t use it for my project then the hours I spent reading it will go to waste.
Incredibly weird and misogynistic “moral” of the story, and that’s not even touching on the antisemitism and anti-black racism. All around fucking terrible. 0/1000, do not recommend.
Incredibly weird and misogynistic “moral” of the story, and that’s not even touching on the antisemitism and anti-black racism. All around fucking terrible. 0/1000, do not recommend.
Venus in Furs was a different read for me. I started reading last year but quickly quit but since my New Year’s resolution is to finish all the books i’ve quit i’ve picked it up again.
It is undeniable that Venus in Furs has a massive impact on society, especially considering the time period it was released. Songs, lipstick shades, books, movies have been named after or have mentioned Venus in Furs. Considered to be one of the first books of its time where a women was in power, especially sexually, this novella was considered radical and explicit. A man submitting to a women was unheard of. But we still live in a society where gender roles are still in place and we may see ourselves as more accepting but are we truly?
Sacher-Masoch’s writing style was almost lyrical but i did feel like i was reading and unfinished draft. The referencing to historical moments, mythology and art was entertaining. I found myself doing more research articles then actually reading the books. The idea of power corrupting people wasn’t a new topic but this story definitely the first to discuss it using this dynamic.
All in all a very interesting read. I don’t think it’s for everyone, it definitely wasn’t for me when i first read it (at times i found myself reading it as a comedy) but it’s good to explore genres you may not always read. How else are we meant to grow, learn and be more accepting.
I do think that my rating for this text has more to do with the impact of the story on society rather than the actual writing and storyline.
It is undeniable that Venus in Furs has a massive impact on society, especially considering the time period it was released. Songs, lipstick shades, books, movies have been named after or have mentioned Venus in Furs. Considered to be one of the first books of its time where a women was in power, especially sexually, this novella was considered radical and explicit. A man submitting to a women was unheard of. But we still live in a society where gender roles are still in place and we may see ourselves as more accepting but are we truly?
Sacher-Masoch’s writing style was almost lyrical but i did feel like i was reading and unfinished draft. The referencing to historical moments, mythology and art was entertaining. I found myself doing more research articles then actually reading the books. The idea of power corrupting people wasn’t a new topic but this story definitely the first to discuss it using this dynamic.
All in all a very interesting read. I don’t think it’s for everyone, it definitely wasn’t for me when i first read it (at times i found myself reading it as a comedy) but it’s good to explore genres you may not always read. How else are we meant to grow, learn and be more accepting.
I do think that my rating for this text has more to do with the impact of the story on society rather than the actual writing and storyline.
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a lesbian, I was looking at this through an anthropological lens like wow heterosexual relationship really are Like That
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes