A review by lil_bookshelf
Venetia by Georgette Heyer

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I can’t believe I heard many good reviews about this book. The relationship between Venetia and his brother and Venetia despising etiquette are the only really good outstanding elements
The romance begins with Damerel literally assaulting her and they dismiss it saying both « he is a  man after all » and « he didn’t know she wasn’t just a farm girl » like these are good excuses ??!
The novel is also sprinkled with misogyny and fatphobia and the constant repetition of how astonishingly beautiful Venetia is compared to any other woman grew tiresome after the 50eth time !
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