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835 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841954318
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,169 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
emotional 40%
sad 30%
adventurous 24%
tense 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 23% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | 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
835 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841954318
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,169 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
emotional 40%
sad 30%
adventurous 24%
tense 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 23% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | 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