Sins of the Cities of the Plain
Sins of the Cities of the Plain
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1880s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Sins of the Cities of the Plain, attributed to Jack Saul, is a late 19th-century work featuring autobiographical elements. It explores the life of an individual in the underground world of Victorian London, touching on themes of sexuality and society. The narrative provides insight into the challenges and experiences faced by people in this era.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sins of the Cities of the Plain by Jack Saul is a provocative narrative reflecting Victorian London's underbelly, praised for its candid portrayal of homosexuality. Readers appreciate its historical insight but criticize its explicit content and sensationalism. Overall, it's a bold cultural document that intrigues as much as it shocks.
Who Should Read Sins of the Cities of the Plain?
A reader interested in Sins of the Cities of the Plain would enjoy Victorian-era queer narratives and explicit, candid portrayals of LGBTQ+ lives. Comparable to The Picture of Dorian Gray for its exploration of forbidden desires, it's ideal for those intrigued by provocative historical accounts.
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1880s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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