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krichardson's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting plot, but it kind of dragged in some places especially because the middle third repeated the first third.
serinde4books's review against another edition
4.0
This is a Victorian drama in true Dickensian darkness. Sue Trinder is an orphan and raised by Mrs. Sucksby in the London slums. Sue is offered to participate in a Con, become the maid of Maud Lilly and help Gentleman entice her in to marriage for her fortunes. But there are twists, and then there are more twists!
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imds's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
kgoosby17's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brandidean's review against another edition
2.0
So long and dense. Made me tired to have to slog through it. It was a clever plot, but just got bogged down in the details. And the romance didn't really seem believable.
chickpeameatball's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite fiction reads (thus far) in 2021. Sarah Waters takes the reader on a rollercoaster plot of twists and turns and unpredictability. If you are looking for a thrilling read this is for you. Not for the squeamish, however.