A review by pancakes4all
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

 The plot was slowed by over description at times, but the book had the feel of a Gothic mystery with just enough twists and turns to keep me interested.   

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

This book is like a mix of Dickens Oliver Twist and Wilkie Collins The Woman in White