The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

Michel Faber

835 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,356 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
challenging 51%
reflective 51%
emotional 39%
sad 29%
adventurous 27%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
funny 14%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 32%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 23% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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