The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant

The Birth of Venus

Sarah Dunant

fiction historical emotional informative medium-paced

422 pages | first published 2003

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Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel. She is fascinated by his talents and envious of his abilities and opportunities to p...
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Summary of 2540 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
reflective 47%
informative 38%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
tense 15%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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