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

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

hot, dark, fucked up. hated everyone at the end of the book, but enjoyed the ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Abandonment

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism

Minor: Antisemitism