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audryt's review against another edition
3.0
Faber's writing style is wonderful and his stories seem sophisticated, but they always leave me feeling like they are more veneer than actual substance.
wabeywoo's review against another edition
4.0
I think I particularly enjoyed the Story of Sophie - it's nice to find out where she ended up and the lightly more ambiguous fate of Sugar. It was lovely revisiting some characters from Crimson Petal. Great book :)
twinpharmer's review against another edition
I really wished I could've gotten more answers as to what happened to the characters. I felt like I was left hanging...and I still have so many questions.
pkadams's review against another edition
Provides some closure to the [b:The Crimson Petal and the White|40200|The Crimson Petal and the White|Michel Faber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408937589l/40200._SY75_.jpg|1210026].
themorsecode's review against another edition
2.0
Pointless extension of The Crimson Petal and the White, picking up major and minor characters after or before events from the original book. Well written, but the more rigid chapters lack the fluidity of the main book and I didn't feel like these were stories that were desperate to be told.
Like watching a great 3 hour film then having 30 minutes of deleted scenes/alternate endings - its nice to still be in that world but they don't really add anything to the characters or original story. Definitely don't read if you haven't read Crimson Petal..., hard to recommend if you have.
Like watching a great 3 hour film then having 30 minutes of deleted scenes/alternate endings - its nice to still be in that world but they don't really add anything to the characters or original story. Definitely don't read if you haven't read Crimson Petal..., hard to recommend if you have.
chirson's review against another edition
3.0
Since I'd read pretty terrible reviews, I expected it to be worse than it actually was. Most of the stories are pretty forgettable, but I found the emotions of the last one convincing despite its obviousness. And the fluff was actually quite a pleasant change after The Crimson Petal and the White.
bookswithbethany's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
fiddleysticks's review against another edition
2.0
Well, I got this book from the library as I'd wanted to know more of what happened after Crimson Petal, but... well, this didn't answer as many questions as I would have liked. More disappointing was the fact that the stories really didn't hold my attention at all. I found them flat and a little uninspired. Never mind, at least I got it from the library rather than having bought it!