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What a tome! I do think that if I'd read this 10 years ago, it would have been a five star read for me. The historical fiction aspect was wonderful - the author did an excellent job of portraying both the refined avenues of high society London as well as the grimiest gutters. The characters were also complex, fleshed-out beings who came alive on the page! I do think the book was longer than it needed to be - I wish the Mrs. Fox/Henry Rackham storyline had been cut, which would've reduced the pag
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This was an interesting and mighty read at 800 pages. I liked the character Sugar immensely , but couldn't take to the selfish William. Sophie was a little repressed angel , who flourished in Sugar's care.
This was gritty , heartbreaking read at times and mind blowing with descriptive detail. The language was stilted and delightful as it suited the Victorian era the book was set in! ...more
This was gritty , heartbreaking read at times and mind blowing with descriptive detail. The language was stilted and delightful as it suited the Victorian era the book was set in! ...more
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An awesomely flawed anti-antiheroine
A world as rich as Stephenson's Cryptonomicon, dense with detail, and a satisfying ending. Absolutely worth the effort to live, then hate, William Rackham, the book's antagonist. Def. recommend. ...more
A world as rich as Stephenson's Cryptonomicon, dense with detail, and a satisfying ending. Absolutely worth the effort to live, then hate, William Rackham, the book's antagonist. Def. recommend. ...more
Liked it very much, though I didn't like how it seemed to peter off in the end. The narrator was a special surprise. Loved that voice.
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