Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Chronic illness, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Abortion, Body horrorMinor
Pedophilia, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2313 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
challenging 50%
emotional 39%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
funny 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 32%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 22% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Average rating
824 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9780857860019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sugar, 19, prostitute in Victorian London, yearns for a better life. From brutal brothel-keeper Mrs Castaway, she ascends in society. Affections of self-involved perfume magnate William Rackham soon smells like love. Her social rise attracts preen...Book Information
824 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9780857860019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sugar, 19, prostitute in Victorian London, yearns for a better life. From brutal brothel-keeper Mrs Castaway, she ascends in society. Affections of self-involved perfume magnate William Rackham soon smells like love. Her social rise attracts preen...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Chronic illness, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Abortion, Body horrorMinor
Pedophilia, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2313 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
challenging 50%
emotional 39%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
funny 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 32%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 22% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Average rating