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Book Review of The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus
Author: Sarah Dunant
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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The story started out with a nun who died. Then it switched over to a young girl in Florence who wanted to paint. The heroine was very independent and strong, despite the few options that were laid out for her. However, I loved her slave more than the main character. The slave was extremely clever with her street smarts. She outwitted everyone. The ending of the novel was a bit anti-climatic for me, but it was still a good read for me.