A review by tayloranne
The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant

informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I really enjoyed this book and it's well written and well researched, and Dunant clearly enmeshed herself in Renaissance Florence very well. I really appreciate writing the story the way it was meant to play out and not trying to make readers happy by giving Alessandra the perfect, ideal ending. It was more realistic and true to the time and to the character.