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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
I enjoyed “Little Birds” soooo much more but I think the problem with this one was that the stories just dragged on far too long (especially the one I stopped at with Bijou and the Basque). Simply put, I got bored.
Most of these stories are eviscerating explorations of female sexuality and far ahead of their time.
The tone flips between steamy and philosophical in such a way that the stories flow gracefully, drawing poignancy from even the darkest depths of erotic desire.
However, the collection gradually grows tedious with overly repetitive descriptions and bland characters towards the end.
For such a short book, it's a shame to say that it outstays its welcome.
The tone flips between steamy and philosophical in such a way that the stories flow gracefully, drawing poignancy from even the darkest depths of erotic desire.
However, the collection gradually grows tedious with overly repetitive descriptions and bland characters towards the end.
For such a short book, it's a shame to say that it outstays its welcome.
More intrigued by the literary aspect of Anais Nin's work than the subject. This book showed me something new
Read this years ago. Think Anais Nin was the reason I found and now love Erotic reads.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a stunning novel (in both good in bad ways) but all I have to say is wow because I've definitely never read anything like this before and that's what made it fascinating. This book is sort of like when you can't look away from a car crash; it's disgusting, disturbing, but at the same time beautiful and even elegant.
I haven't read erotica in this more formal and vintage style before, and it's interesting to read because it was largely written in the 1940s and I liked to see perspectives/portrayals of sex from that period. Many of these stories were disturbing and even gruesome (literally PLEASE look up the tws if you want to read this and are sensitive to fucked up sex stuff) but at the same time the language and descriptions as well as scenes were interesting to read because she's such a talented writer. Anais Nin doesn't shy away from any scenario. Also I really liked some of her descriptions of the vagina and the poetic experience of sex itself. Definitely an unforgettable read but I can't say I'd recommend it.
I haven't read erotica in this more formal and vintage style before, and it's interesting to read because it was largely written in the 1940s and I liked to see perspectives/portrayals of sex from that period. Many of these stories were disturbing and even gruesome (literally PLEASE look up the tws if you want to read this and are sensitive to fucked up sex stuff) but at the same time the language and descriptions as well as scenes were interesting to read because she's such a talented writer. Anais Nin doesn't shy away from any scenario. Also I really liked some of her descriptions of the vagina and the poetic experience of sex itself. Definitely an unforgettable read but I can't say I'd recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Sexual harassment
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn't know what I was getting into when I picked this book up. I knew it was erotica and I knew it was from a time before my time. However I was unaware of how vulgar it would be and quite frankly I was unprepared for it.
That being said I ran into some stories that made me so uncomfortable I've blocked them out mentally but at the same time some of the stories were so moving and true that I could not put the book down. This is what I look for in a book. It pushed my boundaries, taught me things and entertained me. I loved the roller coaster. It was very interesting, even the parts that I did not enjoy as much.
That being said I ran into some stories that made me so uncomfortable I've blocked them out mentally but at the same time some of the stories were so moving and true that I could not put the book down. This is what I look for in a book. It pushed my boundaries, taught me things and entertained me. I loved the roller coaster. It was very interesting, even the parts that I did not enjoy as much.
I don't find incest or rape or men slashing at vulvas with blades sexy. maybe I don't understand erotica???
update: there's one scene where three women have sex and I was really into that.
the thing is, these are very interesting short stories. but they are not sexy. if the word erotica weren't on the cover, this would be three stars easily.
update: there's one scene where three women have sex and I was really into that.
the thing is, these are very interesting short stories. but they are not sexy. if the word erotica weren't on the cover, this would be three stars easily.
rape and pedophilia not slay. interesting to read in historical context but i probably won’t read again and don’t know if i recommend to others.