The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

Michel Faber with Jill Tanner (Narrator)

41 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

'Watch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them....'So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London.Amongst an unforgettable cast of low-lifes, physicians, businessmen and prostitutes, meet our heroine, Sug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,668 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
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

slow 62%
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

3.9

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