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A review by fredicia
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I'm not sure how to explain it exactly but this book is stylish. It's got impeccable, smooth, peaky-blinders-esque atmosphere with the adventure of the Princess Bride, that's just so fun to read about. I was drawn into this drama that Waters is unfolding, and I could tell from the beginning that not all is as it seems, but it's unclear how. Great writing, hooked me right in.
The pacing was well-done. The suspense of anticipating the next plot twist, slowly dreading the conclusion, b/c it cannot possibly end well. Waters is amazing at writing tension and twists that actually make sense in the context of the story, as demonstrated by the climax. And the ending was perfect with Maud repurposing the library into potentially a place of pleasure, and her choosing to be exposed to sex on her own terms.
I should read more award winning books next time instead of listening to booktok.
The pacing was well-done. The suspense of anticipating the next plot twist, slowly dreading the conclusion, b/c it cannot possibly end well. Waters is amazing at writing tension and twists that actually make sense in the context of the story, as demonstrated by the climax. And the ending was perfect with Maud repurposing the library into potentially a place of pleasure, and her choosing to be exposed to sex on her own terms.
I should read more award winning books next time instead of listening to booktok.