Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin

Delta of Venus

Anaïs Nin

225 pages • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added

fiction classics erotica short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In "Delta of Venus", Anais Nin conjures up a glittering cascade of sexual encounters. Creating her own 'language of the senses', she explores an area that was previously the domain of male writers and brings to it her own unique perceptions. Her v...

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Moods

dark 48%
adventurous 34%
challenging 34%
emotional 24%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
reflective 17%
lighthearted 15%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 5%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 24% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.42

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