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readerrider's review against another edition
3.0
Its mis-titled. She wants nothing more than to draw and paint, but when marries a man who supports this, does not.
slsell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
sgodd1231's review against another edition
3.0
It is so gratifying to finish a book! This one was good... though, I am a huge fan of historical fiction (probably my favorite genre), this time-period is not my fav and I wasn't drawn in as much as I would have liked. It took me quite a while to get into the story and I had no problem putting it down, but the tale was interesting and I am now a bit more intrigued with 15th century Florence.
ar2chn30713's review against another edition
5.0
this novel has more scope and more twists and plot turns. Dunant has a great ear for the time and her knowledge of her subject matter is exemplary. The reader roots for Alessandra and in turn she is a careful and honest narrator. While "Artemisia" ends on a happy note, "Venus" ends with melancholy. It is a great story!
melissaniu's review against another edition
5.0
This book has become my favorite book. It is a great novel for any woman to read, and it leaves you with a sense that you can do anything.
bookbratmn's review against another edition
3.0
Meh ~ The writing is solid - good language, good descriptions, good characters, good story. My issue is that I never really felt connected to the time or the characters or the events that were happening. While all the elements of a great novel were there, they never actually came together to create a great novel. So while this has been compared to The Girl with the Pearl Earring, I wouldn't actually go that far... Didn't love it; didn't hate it; meh.
jenprov's review against another edition
5.0
very good read - historical fiction from a women's perspective (florence, art, love)
cocoaj's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured this book. The ebb and flood of godliness and humanity; one end to end, somehow different and yet cannot exist without the other. A good balance of self happenings and big world events. Sweetly written.