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Book Review of The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus
Author: Sarah Dunant
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I loved this book. I'd never read anything by Dunant, but had heard of The Red Tent; thought I'd read an earlier work first. I felt completely immersed in Florentine culture. Interesting characters, gripping first chapter that keeps you turning pages, colorful - though you're only reading black and white pages, I was left with this vision of color - probably because the father is a dyer? - Overall I really enjoyed reading this historical novel. Lot's of fun, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Dunant.