A review by diane_m
The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Before I read the last twenty pages, I'd been pondering whether to keep the book on my shelves or put it in a Little Library. I had not made a decision until I read the last two pages. What was written there helped me make sense of my life's work. It has a permanent place on my shelves.