Review: The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Took me months to read, I find it hard to knuckle down on large books, but was always a joy to tuck into. Such a beautifully crafted world, the narrator drifting in and out of characters lives; all fully rounded, the book far better for the fact that it's almost entirely character driven rather than plot-driven.

I'm not sure who wouldn't like this (unless you're some massive prude or something), it's an easy read but it's expertly written with no noticeable dips in quality or pace. Nearing 900 pages it's a bit of a doorstop but well worth the time investment.

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