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Rating:  Summary: Wonderful translation of a fascinating book Review: The Anatomist was a beautiful and fascinating story. The writing style flows wonderfully, unlike many other translated books I have read. The characters were so deep and so personal. I was especially intrigued by the chapters about Mona Sofia's birth and upbringing. Many of the tragedies and experiences that are described in the book form her adult character--a woman who has been taught not to love anyone, and not to show any emotion. The author's style was well-crafted, and extremely readable. As noted by some of the other readers above, such overtly erotic and sexual themes are discussed, but reading the text is akin to a historical account or philosophical discussion.
Rating:  Summary: got sucked in by the cover Review: the articles of this man's defense, what should have been the most important part of the book, were NUMEROUS, DRAWN-OUT, and EXTREMELY DRY. i liked the cover. liked the VERY ending too. its the in-between bits that i wasn't crazy about.
Rating:  Summary: The Inside Scoop Review: This book may suffer a little in translation but I enjoyed it! It is interesting to read about the growing knowledge of human sexuality during the Renaissance especially about the brave and curious who dared probe what the Church forbade. The book has given me a new appreciation for female genitalia and the ultimate power of women's sexuality over men.
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