Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin

Delta of Venus

Anaïs Nin

304 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics erotica short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From influential feminist artist and essayist Anaïs Nin, Delta of Venus is one of the most important works of modern female erotica and "a joyous display of the erotic imagination" (The New York Times Book Review).In this story collection, Anaïs N...

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Moods

dark 49%
adventurous 35%
challenging 35%
emotional 24%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 14%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%

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