Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin

Delta of Venus

Anaïs Nin

fiction classics erotica short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

286 pages | first published 1969

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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 50%
adventurous 36%
challenging 36%
tense 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 21%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
informative 5%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 26%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 7% | 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: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%

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