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835 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782114413
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 August 2014
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 heroi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,162 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death, Racial slursMinor
Pedophilia, Trafficking, Homophobia835 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782114413
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 August 2014
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 heroi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,162 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death, Racial slursMinor
Pedophilia, Trafficking, Homophobia