Worth sticking with? The Crimson Petal and the White.

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PlasticSheetingRTÉNews · 29/09/2022 20:21

I normally love Michel Faber and any of his other books I’ve read have hooked me immediately.

I’m about 30% of the way through this 864 page book and, while I don’t dislike it, I just find it very slow going.

Is it worth sticking with?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/09/2022 20:52

I didn't like it.

FruitPastilleNut · 29/09/2022 20:51

@Pemba - you really need to read The Apple. It gives a nice little update about one of the characters.

Ponderingwindow · 29/09/2022 20:46

I loved it from the very beginning.

he does an amazing job of writing about how men take advantage of women at every level of society

Pemba · 29/09/2022 20:44

No it's amazing. I read it a few years ago and it remains one of my favourite books. I felt as though I was really there in Victorian London, it was so atmospheric. I still wonder what happened to some of the characters, without giving any spoilers away.

Then I also absolutely loved Under the Skin which was completely different. I thought the man was a genius.

Then I tried that one about a priest who was part of the group colonising another planet. Can't remember the title
Didn't enjoy that one so much.

Which ones did you try?

WhiskersPete · 29/09/2022 20:44

This is one of my favourite books ever but I found it gripping from the first line. The way Faber writes, as if the story itself speaking to the reader, is incredible.

However, if you're not enjoying it now, I'm not sure it will improve much for you.

FruitPastilleNut · 29/09/2022 20:39

Oh I absolutely loved this book, totally worth sticking with.

For anyone who enjoyed it, do you know there's a second book called The Apple? It's not a sequel as such but several short stories about characters in the book...also a really good read.

5zeds · 29/09/2022 20:37

Forgettable

RufustheFloralmissingreindeer · 29/09/2022 20:36

I really enjoyed it but its such a big book it probably is a little slow at first

i must reread it some time

theotherfossilsister · 29/09/2022 20:33

I loved it, but then I was gripped from the opening line. Watch your step...

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