• The Delta Of Venus

  • By: Anais Nin
  • Narrated by: Ingrid Pitt
  • Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
  • 3.6 out of 5 stars (242 ratings)

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The Delta Of Venus

By: Anais Nin
Narrated by: Ingrid Pitt
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Publisher's summary

Anais Nin is undoubtedly a great writer. In Delta of Venus, she welcomes us into a world of new experiences where she demands that 'sex be mixed with tears, laughter, promises....new faces, dancing and wine.'

This ground breaking collection of stories explores aspects of female sexuality long unexposed until Anais opened what she herself was to call 'that Pandora's box.' It is brave, fearless and compelling.

Ingrid Pitt reads our production. When she slapped Richard Burton across the face in 'Where Eagles Dare' her career was launched. She has not looked back appearing in films such as 'Countess Dracula', 'The House That Dripped Blood' and the SAS saga 'Who Dares Wins'.

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  • Categories: Erotica

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good, but not complete

I was using audible for my book club and disnt realize until I got to my party that this isn't the whole book. they've left chapters out. and until you listen to the whole think, you dont even know what has been left out.

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  • 05-10-19

The Reader's Mouth Noises

The woman reading this book is barely speaking above a whisper and consequently you can hear every gross wet, spitty noise her mouth makes as she's speaking. I also thought I heard kids in the background at one point. This book was recommended to me on Reddit but I can't listen to it at all, ugh.

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Anais Nin, mother of female erotic expression.

This book is old and classic. It's not what I expected; it's hotter than any fantasy a man has ever written. Anais Nin was an amazing woman. Her writings aloud be to see myself and women in general as truly sexual beings, with a complexity only a female could understand. This is pornographic, to be sure, but from a time where it was unheard of. If your open to exploring female sexual fantasy (not lesbian, but very feminine), take a shot at it. Many women find it offensive. That's why we've gone wrong somewhere. We should celebrate such a woman. None the less, be prepared.

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Umm...

What disappointed you about The Delta Of Venus?

The narrator made it almost impossible to listen to the book. Not sure if it was the way the book was read or if that is the way she normally speaks.

Would you be willing to try another one of Ingrid Pitt’s performances?

I believe I would not, her voice is not very "book friendly" for me.

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Wow!

What an earful! The narrator's whispery, filmy voice, her fab accent, the dizzying content, its all just a big sugary earful! Anyone who fancies themselves having lived a previous life as a film noir star, or as a courtesan, or some sort of glam girl, will loooooove this book.

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Great narrator

Such poetic writing. It was my first time purchasing a book bug anais nin. The narrator is what made the book great for me.

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A Fantastic Journey Into the Women's Sexual Mind

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I haven't listened to many audiobooks yet, but this one was fantastic, the writing is sexy without telling every detail, allowing your mind to fill in the blanks and creating an image. The characters aren't completely fleshed out and I found myself sometimes forgetting who's perspective we were following. But all in all a great erotic novel.

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Delightful erotica

Several reviewers have taken issue with the reader, but I think she is magnificent. It is like she is whispering naughty words into your ear so that only you can hear them, and, what playful things she does speak. There has been a lot of erotica written since this book, but none better. Listen to it with headphones on, at night and in the dark. One of the most enjoyable audio experiences ever!

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Blah narrater

What disappointed you about The Delta Of Venus?

The narrater

What was most disappointing about Anais Nin’s story?

Never got into it because I couldn't stand the narrater

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ingrid Pitt?

I don't know

What character would you cut from The Delta Of Venus?

I don't know

Any additional comments?

I won't EVER rent or buy anything narrated by I Pitt :-(

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I couldn't make it through.

Would you try another book from Anais Nin and/or Ingrid Pitt?

I don't think I would try any others. After reading reviews and having it suggested, I really tried to get through it. I just couldn't get past the narration. Sometimes it just ruins the story.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narration was the worst part. Annoying.. I deleted it before I could get through 30 minutes.

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