The Crimson Petal and the White

I was thinking to myself: what is all this prostitution going on in British television? The Secret Diary of a Call Girl only just concluded, and now another prime-time (mini-) series with a prostitute protagonist.

Other than the sex, the clothes and the glamour, the Crimson Petal and the White actually seems to have more to offer: a good depiction of some sinister Victorian concepts and practices. But that only came after some digging. I agree with some of the critics: the adaptation does appear to have tried its best but falls short of the drama and character the book promises.

I look forward to reading the genius of Michel Faber, whom most critics have likened to Dickens with a modern twist. Add that to the huge backlog of books and films I intend to catch up with at some point of my life...