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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Eleven Minutes is the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that "love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer. . . ." A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune. Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness — sexual pleasure for its own sake — or risking everything to find her own "inner light" and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love.This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
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Eleven Minutes: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary novel explores prostitution and explicit sexual content as a young woman navigates sex work in Geneva while searching for love and meaning. Contains detailed sexual descriptions and mature philosophical themes about sexuality.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, emotional abuse, and sex trafficking (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults interested in philosophical explorations of love, sexuality, and spiritual awakening will find this contemplative journey thought-provoking.