The Birth of Venus : A Novel
5 journalers for this copy...
I thought this book started out well, but the story slowed to a near grinding halt toward the middle and never really picked back up. It did evoke a moment in history and it's worth some of the plodding through one might have to do, but it is not the masterpiece I was expecting.
Sent to gothamgirl as part of Early Holiday Gift Giving forum thread.
Merry unChristmas!
Merry unChristmas!
Rec'd in the mail from a fellow BC member. Thank you, I cannot wait to read this after NaNo is over. I'll be sure to pass it along after. :-)
Received from gothamgal for the October RMTBRBB on bookobsessed.com.
Journal Entry 5 by tranq1 at Previously Crossed Bookbox in Previously Crossed Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (7/10/2008 UTC) at Previously Crossed Bookbox in Previously Crossed Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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I have a duplicate of this so it going in the bookbox.
I have a duplicate of this so it going in the bookbox.
Decided to grab this one from the box as well. I can't find my copy (or one that I thought I had) and I really want to read this one!
Journal Entry 7 by batty14 at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (3/14/2009 UTC) at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Adding to indygo88's book box. Hope someone enjoys it!
Adding to indygo88's book box. Hope someone enjoys it!
Arrived home in my bookbox. I have another copy on Mt. TBR, so I'll find this one a new home!
Just read my other copy of this, so thought I'd post my review here too...
I've had several of Dunant's on my shelves for quite some time now, but this is the first I've actually found time to delve into. I loved the beginning of the novel: upon the death of a nun, her convent sisters discover a very detailed tattoo of a snake, with its tail beginning up across her shoulder & its body gradually winding across her chest & leading down to...well, you can probably guess -- where, instead of a snake's head, the head of a man resides. A very gripping and eye-opening beginning to a story.
From there, the story goes back in time to retrace the nun's history. The pace of the novel is a bit slower now, but still intriguing nonetheless. A few minor plot twists are thrown in along the way, and the reader is anxious to know how the main character of Alessandra evolves into the nun at the beginning of the story. I must admit I was doubtful as to the credibility of how Dunant was going to bring this full circle, but I was quite pleased by how she did end up doing so.
I've had several of Dunant's on my shelves for quite some time now, but this is the first I've actually found time to delve into. I loved the beginning of the novel: upon the death of a nun, her convent sisters discover a very detailed tattoo of a snake, with its tail beginning up across her shoulder & its body gradually winding across her chest & leading down to...well, you can probably guess -- where, instead of a snake's head, the head of a man resides. A very gripping and eye-opening beginning to a story.
From there, the story goes back in time to retrace the nun's history. The pace of the novel is a bit slower now, but still intriguing nonetheless. A few minor plot twists are thrown in along the way, and the reader is anxious to know how the main character of Alessandra evolves into the nun at the beginning of the story. I must admit I was doubtful as to the credibility of how Dunant was going to bring this full circle, but I was quite pleased by how she did end up doing so.
Sending off to PBS member. Enjoy! :')
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