Venus' Office

Venus' office is the setting where she has received bad news about her career and her advancement. The novel turns this setting on its head because Venus is on the path to recovering her self-esteem and regains her career, an important component of her happiness.

Venus' Apartment

Venus' apartment is the setting for the main conflicts of the novel. The house is a pivotal location in the novel partly because she is able to relive their own childhood memories. The house also represents the weakness and temporariness of her relationship with Clint.

Kandi's Apartment

Kandi's apartment is the setting where Clint goes to relax and unwind, away from the tension of his own home and its relation to Venus.

Clint's Motel Room

Clint's motel room is the setting where Clint lives after Venus kicks him out of their apartment. The area is dingy and dank, reminding him...