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
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'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 3,162 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
challenging 51%
reflective 42%
emotional 40%
sad 29%
adventurous 24%
tense 23%
mysterious 21%
funny 12%
informative 12%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 23% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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