A review by blissfuel
Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Intriguing, and certainly historically important, but quite repetitive. Also interesting for how avant-garde the female role is. Our dear Leopold was kind of a visionary.

 -Ça veut dire que vous êtes désormais mon esclave sans illusions et que je vous piétinerai sans pitié.
-MADAME !

Je comprends à présent ce qu'est l'éros masculin.