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 dark reflective slow-paced
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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 3,131 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
challenging 51%
reflective 42%
emotional 41%
sad 29%
adventurous 24%
tense 23%
mysterious 21%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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