A review by bibliotequeish
The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
4.0
The short story is- this is about a prostitute, who meets a well to do man / heir to a perfume and soap company. This meeting leads to a mutually beneficial relationship, until its not beneficial to either party.
The slightly longer story is- This is a story about a young girl forced into prostitution at a young age, by her own mother. Forever looking for a way out she meets a well to do man / heir to a perfume and soap company, who is battling his own demons with an ailing wife, and a neglected daughter.
This meeting leads to a mutually beneficial relationship, until its not beneficial, and it's bad and horrible for everyone.
The long story is - 900 pages, but well worth it.
The slightly longer story is- This is a story about a young girl forced into prostitution at a young age, by her own mother. Forever looking for a way out she meets a well to do man / heir to a perfume and soap company, who is battling his own demons with an ailing wife, and a neglected daughter.
This meeting leads to a mutually beneficial relationship, until its not beneficial, and it's bad and horrible for everyone.
The long story is - 900 pages, but well worth it.