outofrange reviewed The crimson petal and the white by Michel Faber
The Crimson Petal and the White is a 2002 novel by Michel Faber set in …
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4 stars
Aside from some narrative quirks that may be over my head, the characters in this 1870's London tale won me over entirely. Their values have a sharp foreign tinge of history, enough in common to tempt a modern heart, and surprising turns that feel authentic. The dedication to historical grit makes the setting sink in viscerally.