838 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006392170
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Canada
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,668 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
reflective 47%
emotional 41%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
tense 22%
mysterious 20%
informative 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
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 relationship
838 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006392170
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Canada
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,668 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
reflective 47%
emotional 41%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
tense 22%
mysterious 20%
informative 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
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 relationship